Im taking both Jarrow and Enzymatic Therapy but now with these test results not sure if Im absorbing them. Literally just did this test and got results yesterday, not sure it would do any good to do the test again.

Digestive issues? not really, not that I know of, just acid reflux.

I'm not a B12 expert but logic tells me that if you have a high level of B12 in your blood, you are absorbing it but maybe not able to utilize it. There are others here with more knowledge on this.

Acid reflux....are you taking anything for it? Acid blocking drugs interfere with B12 absorption. Have you been checked for H-pylori bacteria? Do you take a good probiotic or eat cultured foods? Bacteria imbalance can cause problems.

You stated that you did not start taking the Jarrow methyl form until after the test so if it's a conversion issue, retesting in a month or so may be in order.

I control my acid reflux mostly with ACV and baking soda. Occasionally a tums and in the past zantac before I started using ACV.

My quest will continue.

Thank you for your replys!

It may be that you have the inability to methylate that I mentioned. The methylated form should resolve that issue.

It may not be that they were not concerned, but just didn't know what to do. Many doctors don't. Unfortunately, some kinds of PN cannot be helped beyond treating the symptoms, and treatment of symptoms is often the same regardless of most (not all) types of PN. The advice found here doesn't help some folks either, but it's worth a try.

Doc

I have been thinking all day about my high 3000 blood serum and I said I did not take any B12 prior to the test but upon thinking, I did take that cheap walmart B complex and I didnt really consider that a "B12" supplement. However, I did take it quite a bit before that test.

Here is the ingredients:
Spring Valley B complex Time Release
B1 as thiamin 100 mg
B2 as riboflaven 100mg
B3 as niacinicamide 100 mg
B6 as pyrdoxine hydrochloride 100mg
Folate as folic acid 100mg
B12 as cyanocobalamin 100mg
Biotin 100mcg
Panothenic Acid as d-calcium pa??cant see it 100mg

It contains soy and other stuff

And I took 2 of these a day, so double all that, for at least a month prior to test including up to the night before the test.......So I wonder if this can account for high B12 Serum and low MMA?

Im not sure if the B12 Jarrow and Enzymatic Therapy are "methylate " . I will have to look that up not sure what kind that is.

Thank you!

The relationship of MMA and B12 is inverse, I doubt B12 is you issue. you seem to be absorbing and using it very well. You might check out thiamine.

"The relationship of MMA and B12 is inverse, I doubt B12 is you issue. you seem to be absorbing and using it very well. You might check out thiamine. "

Im not sure what you mean by this????

I was told since the B12 Serum is so high and the MMA is so low it means I am not absorbing it otherwishe the MMA would be higher.

The Jarrow may be, but check the label. You want methycobalamin -- not cyanocobalamin (as in the W-mart).

You also (regardless of what the label may say) should take B12 on an empty stomach, 1-2 hrs before any food for best absorption. The reason is that the B12 molecule is enormous, and has a hard enough time being absorbed without other things interfering.

Doc

Ok yes they are both the correct kind.

thanks