Vitiman B12/Other B Vitimans

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Katiejane
Katiejane Member Posts: 789
edited June 2014 in Complementary and Holistic Medicine and Treatment

  Hi Everyone!   A quick question here----does anyone out there take Vitiman B12 to help with their energy levels & brain function??? Do you know if there are any negative effects from adding this to your diet?     Thanks!    Katiejane

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  • idaho
    idaho Member Posts: 1,187
    edited March 2009

    I have taken B12 for about 5 years, I find it helps with my nervousness and calms me also.  I don't know of any negative side effects,  Both of my oncs know and approve, so I keep at it.  I can tell when I don't take it, I feel more tired.  Just my 2 cents.... Tami

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  • Deirdre1
    Deirdre1 Member Posts: 1,461
    edited March 2009

    I take B12 and have for many years.. I was at one point anemic and after trying to get my blood count up with oral supplements (Iron) I found that my stomach didn't seem to be the best route.. so my doc suggested that I take B12 but sublinqually (under the tongue to dissolve and go directly into the blood stream).  After that I decided that I would continue on the regement.. My energy levels have been good since....  Best

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  • FloridaLady
    FloridaLady Member Posts: 2,155
    edited April 2009

    Doesn't B12 need to be taken with B complex to work?  I know you get shots but I'm talking in pill form?  I also just read if you don't have good acids in your stomach (a healthy stomach) your body will not process Vitamin B12.

    Flalady

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  • Hindsfeet
    Hindsfeet Member Posts: 2,456
    edited April 2009

    I also heard that people with digestive problems may not process vitamin B-12. I eat meat, and have been tested for vitamin B-12 shortage. The shortage caused numbness. Since I've begun taking the Vit B-12 shots the numbness disappeared. We also purchased a large bottle of it at our local grocery store. I take a tablespoon of it. Since it is in liquid form it might be easier to process. There is also a B-12 pill that disolves under your tongue. It really helps increase energy and supports the liver.

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  • FloridaLady
    FloridaLady Member Posts: 2,155
    edited April 2009

    My boss has been complaining of tiredness and memory loss.  He was tested and found to have No  B12 in his body. Shots helped him big time. Both of these are heads up also for possible side effects of low B12.

    Flalady

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