Those who take the injections, do they take the supplements also?

[suresh786]

If I am doing the injections e.g. weekly. Do I need to take the tablet daily or just injection is enough?

[fbirder]

Most people find the jabs alone are enough. Some like to take other supplements of a different type (methylcobalamin lozenges with hydroxocobalamin jabs).

[clivealive Forum Support]

It might pay you suresh786 to check your Folate level as this is essential to process the B12 you are injecting. The two work together.

[LtAngua52]

you need to go by how you feel. Personally, I inject hydroxocobalamin weekly, but find the need to take about 3x5000mcg of lozenges a day. They are methylcobalamin so I am having a mix.

[poppymurray]

I have injections and am also taking folic acid tablets (£1 from any pharmacy) as mentioned in some other replies. I also find the B12 dissolvable tablets (I use the "superior source" brand) a really helpful boost. They just melt under the tongue and don't taste of anything

[LtAngua52 in reply to poppymurray]

Oh poor you, mine taste of cherry!

[Jennie16]

I take folic acid, potassium and magnesium, but I have had a couple of blood tests for potassium and folate, so I can tell where in the range I am and know how much to take.