[Gyrene]

Thanks Ms. D. We all need all the information we can get in order to "corner" this problem, and posts like yours truly make "gathering" a lot easier.

[Patricialyn]

Hello Friends,

I have been told that taking just "any old" vitamin supplement, and even more important the vitamin B's should be cautioned, due to the synthetic vitamin pills do not absorb properly, and don't really truly even add to your health.

So, my question is this, if allowed can you tell me what possible brand names of B12 I should purchase, that have been proven to work properly.

I know that you would not be trying to push any particular name brand, just passing on information for health purposes.

Also, I would preferably like to take a approved FDA vitamin, do you think they are safer?

Thanks so much, I did read through all these past posts, but did not find the answer, or if it was mentioned did not fully understand still, what type, or brand that I should take.

Patty

[MelodyL]

Originally Posted by Patricialyn

Hello Friends,

I have been told that taking just "any old" vitamin supplement, and even more important the vitamin B's should be cautioned, due to the synthetic vitamin pills do not absorb properly, and don't really truly even add to your health.

So, my question is this, if allowed can you tell me what possible brand names of B12 I should purchase, that have been proven to work properly.

I know that you would not be trying to push any particular name brand, just passing on information for health purposes.

Also, I would preferably like to take a approved FDA vitamin, do you think they are safer?

Thanks so much, I did read through all these past posts, but did not find the answer, or if it was mentioned did not fully understand still, what type, or brand that I should take.

Patty

Hi PattY;

Over two years ago, I went to iherb.com and bought the JARROWS Methyl B-12 5000. Been taking it every day since without a hitch.

Best thing I ever did for my body. I did try a cheaper one (not that this one is expensive because it's not), but I did not get the same results.

So, for me, the Jarrows is the way to go.

Best of luck

Melody

[mrsD]

There has been some evidence that folic acid supplements work better than food.

Here is a recent article about vitamins vs food:

http://www.healthnewswebsite.com/nut...pplements.html

For example, the absorption of the synthetic form of folic acid found in supplements or fortified foods is considerably better than that of food folate. In another example, the Institute of Medicine advises adults over age 50 to obtain vitamin B12 mainly from fortified foods or supplements containing B12. This is because age-related loss of stomach acid in some older individuals may reduce the availability of B12 from food sources.

Some people cannot methylate B12 from the commercial cyanocobalamin type of B12. This is why methylcobalamin is a better choice to use. Since MethylB12 is so inexpensive, there is no reason NOT to use it.

[since95]

How long should you wait to eat after taking B12 in the morning on a empty stomach?

[sydeshowbob]

This is my first time on this forum. Not sure I'm doing this correctly, but here goes.
Have been dx with peripheral neuropathy in my feet. Saw a neurologist who tested my Vit B12 and Vit 6 levels. Both were very high so she told me to get off both which I did. My symptoms are getting worse to the point where walking is extremely painful. Have a hx of Lyme disease as well so believe it is the cause of my symptoms (this is a autoimmune disease).
Since my Vit B12 and Vit B6 levels were too high, figure I should not be taking these supplements. Is this a correct assumption?
Have read a number of entries but am not sure which supplements might be helpful for me. Would appreciate any input on this issue. Thanks.

[rscowboy2005]

I know carrot juice provides lots of vitamin A, but do not know if its B complex vitamins have the B-12.

Does anyone know?

Thanks

PS: Couldn't live without my juicer!!

[MelodyL]

Originally Posted by rscowboy2005

I know carrot juice provides lots of vitamin A, but do not know if its B complex vitamins have the B-12.

Does anyone know?

Thanks

PS: Couldn't live without my juicer!!

I can't imagine any diabetic drinking loads of carrot juice. The concentrated sugar alone would skyrocket my glucose reading.

but I agree. I love my juicer also. I just juice for my husband.

Melody

[LadyB]

Thanks I will look for this brand I like the brand I use as an oral product but am always interested in an alternative just in case my brand goes away as happened in the past;

I am wondering if folks know that anti-acids OTC or RX;d wiil lower B12 ?
And it takes time to get it back up to normal levels.

[Melody;Over two years ago, I went to iherb.com and bought the JARROWS Methyl B-12 5000. Been taking it every day since without a hitch.

[MelodyL]

Originally Posted by LadyB

Thanks I will look for this brand I like the brand I use as an oral product but am always interested in an alternative just in case my brand goes away as happened in the past;

I am wondering if folks know that anti-acids OTC or RX;d wiil lower B12 ?
And it takes time to get it back up to normal levels.

[Melody;Over two years ago, I went to iherb.com and bought the JARROWS Methyl B-12 5000. Been taking it every day since without a hitch.

Hi LadyB

Then it's a good thing that I NEVER take anti-acids for anything. Thank god. Must be all the sprouts I eat. Never have a problem.

Glad you are doing okay on the Methyl B-12

Melody