Hi there - could anyone please tell me if it is safe to take Methyl B12 - Jarrows formulas-

[xeena]

Hi all - hope you are keeping well and free of the corona virus. Does anyone on here take Jarrow formula Methyl B-12 dietary supplement - if so is it safe to take - 100 chewable lozenges of 2500 micrograms at one per day - i would appreciate comments as to whether they are good or not and if not - what would be the best to take to help the optic nerves - thanking you in advance and wishing you all good health. Thank you.

[springcross]

We aren't qualified to give that sort of information xeena, you should see your GP or you could ask your opthalmologist or optometrist. There may be people on here who have tried the Jarrow B12 who can advise how they have found them but as to whether it can help the optic nerves, as I said that' s a question for your GP etc.

[xeena in reply to springcross]

Thank you for the speedy reply - but my GP will not help me - he will not even give me eye drops - neither will the optician - i have tried the hospital and they only have limited appointments and it will take some time before i can be seen. Keep well and safe.

[springcross in reply to xeena]

If you have a concern about your eyes xeena, ring the Macular Society Helpline and see if it's something they can help with. You could also click on one of the administrators at the top right, Becky is very good, she may be able to point you in the right direction. Good luck. x

[Becky_MacularSociety Partner]

Good Morning Xeena,

We aren't nutritionists here, it might be worth contacting the British Nutrition Foundation - they should be able to answer your query - their contact details are below:

British Nutrition Foundation

nutrition.org.uk/

Telephone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

All the best

Becky

Macular Society

Advice&Information

0300 3030 111

[xeena in reply to Becky_MacularSociety]

Thank you for the information - i will ring them and see if they can help me. Keep safe and well.

[fed13]

Is it worth seeing an S.R. dietitian? Most GP surgeries have one or are able to refer you to one. That's what I'd do! Good luck!

[xeena]

Hi there - thank you for your comment - i have asked my GP if i can see a dietitian for my stage three kidney disease as i only have one kidney which is getting worse and painful - he said no to that nor will he let me see a nephrologist so he will definately not let me see one for my eyes - he will not even let me have any eye drops - i just give up. Thank you - keep safe and well.