I recently changed my vitamin B supplement! What a difference. The Stress-B Complex is great! I got these from Vitamin World, but Puritan's Pride has the same ones, with the same formula. Just thought they would be worth mentioning.


Here's the link:
http://www.puritan.com/b-complex-vit...release-000332


Today, I suffered a nice stomach virus which led me into being not able to take my supplements, but when I do take them, I really notice a difference!

The B-100 Complex you switched to has 5 times as much B-12 (500 mcgs) as a normal B-100 Complex (only 100 mcgs). This is why I recommend taking additional B-12 with a normal B-50 Complex which has half as much as a B-100 Complex.

It makes sense that the extra B-12 is making a difference.

People often discount the need to add B-12 to a B-50 Complex or even B-100 Complex. The injured brain needs much more B-12 than a healthy brain. Plus, many people do not absorb B-12 very well so they need to take extra.

I found out also B12 deficiency, can cause a variety of symptoms, such as anxiety, depression, MS, unsteady gait, dementia, confusion, etc. I am actually going to get tested. The blood work numbers for the United States is too low. Above 600 in blood levels is where we should be according to Europe and the U.K. Ours haven't changed yet, blood levels suggest to be deficient in b12 is below 200, which leads to pernicious anemia. Doctors often misdiagnose B12 deficiency, it is not tested by many PCPs. It is especially important to get tested if you use any acid reducing drugs such as Prilosec. And anti-depressants, can also deplete you of your B's.

With all of my bloodwork, which is done every month, I ask my PCP to send me a copy of the bloodwork, plus a letter of her findings. This month, will include a B-12 test, and even if it is not low, I am going to go forward and ask for the shots.

A good link for more info:
http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/gu...ymptoms-causes

You really don't need shots. Taking methylB12 orally every day on an empty stomach, works just as well. We do it at
PN every day.

Do get the testing however, and get your numbers, as the lab ranges have not been changed in the US yet. (400pg/ml is the lowest you should have).

There are studies to show, oral works as well as injections, or better. Just take it on an empty stomach...at least 1000mcg/day.
If your testing is really low then 5,000mcg/day.

Discontinue supplements 7 days before you plan on testing.

Low B12 is common today... it would be a very good idea to get tested before you start supplements to establish your baseline.

This is my B12 thread:
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/thread85103.html
You can come on that thread anytime with questions.