Minerals etc

[Kenbowns]

I am currently receiving loading doses of b12, I take a multi vitamin with 100% rda, abcde.

In another post I read that it would help to include extra mineral supplement to help everything work together, what are these and do you have any recommendations please,

Thanks.

[PAS-admin Partner]

Which multivitamin doe you take? Normally a multi contains minerals as well, so then there is no need to add extra (unless you are deficient in fe iron, so check your levels on your blood results)

[Kenbowns in reply to PAS-admin]

It is a tesco multivit

I have a printout of my last fbc but it doesent mention stuff like iron or potassium etc

[PAS-admin Partner in reply to Kenbowns]

Does it say ferritin?

And did you get your vitamin D tested ? (as most of us up north are deficient)

Potassium you don't need in a supplement (or want) but you can always add that more in your diet.

Personally, I'm not such a fan of multi's and especially not from supermarkets and such. I always go for quality over quantity but that's me.

In PA the ones you have to watch for are folate (you have already) iron when you have gastritis, and sometimes magnesium. And many people with B12def have low vitamin D. Iron (ferritin) and D can be easily tested.

[Kenbowns in reply to PAS-admin]

No the ferritin nor vitamin B are on there, Im assuming that these have to be specifically asked for along with a fbc ?

I would be very happy to know which brand supplements are the best, I'm new to this, just guessing at the moment.

[PAS-admin Partner in reply to Kenbowns]

I would ask then to have ferritin and vit D tested.

The best B-complex IMHO is Thorne Basic B-complex. If you prefer a multi then get one from a reputable brand and one especially for men would be an idea. (NOW Foods, Solgar, Nature's way, country life, Thorne are some good ones)

[Kenbowns in reply to PAS-admin]

Many thanks Admin

[Kenbowns in reply to PAS-admin]

I was at the gp on Friday for my b12 jab and asked for my ferritin and vit d tested, a flat bat reply of ' you only had these tested a few months ago and they were ok then, you only need these testing every 12 months '

When I return from Spain on the 20th I am thinking of contacting Blue Horizon.

[PAS-admin Partner in reply to Kenbowns]

and what were the levels back then?

A good one to use with drs to get iron tested is to say you take iron supplements and don't want to get it too high because that's not good of course , so to be safe I'd like to test (and add the same for D as most don't have a clue anyway )

[Kenbowns in reply to PAS-admin]

Im not sure of the levels as I didnt ask to be fair to them !!!

When I return from my hols I may ask gp reception for a print out of all blood related test over the past 12 months to try to create a picture and then compare with a private blood test.

[PAS-admin Partner in reply to Kenbowns]

Sounds like a plan and let's us know when you have them. Have a good holiday!

[Kenbowns in reply to PAS-admin]

Many thanks.

[clivealive Forum Support]

Do you know your Folate level Kenbowns as this is essential to process the B12?

[Kenbowns in reply to clivealive]

Hi clivealive

My folate went down to 2, currently on 5mg daily of folic acid along with the b12

[Marz in reply to Kenbowns]

Multi-vits rarely have enough of anything in them - and should you increase the dose then you run the risk of overdosing on something. Cheaper brands also have fillers that are not helpful. Others have given you good advice.