Is taking folate and b12 making my joints hurt and click?

[Yolzyyy]

Taking these to try to boost my immune and help store my iron levels. I am not storing iron,oread dilate helps but it's better with b12.

I am eating well, taking Vitamin D capsules and my joints hurt and click. Knees.. Shoulders wrists.

[fbirder]

No. Taking B12 and folate will not make your joints hurt.

Nor will they boost your immune system, or change your iron levels.

You need to see a doctor.

[Gambit62 Administrator]

as fbirder says it shouldn't affect joints.

The doses of B12 you are taking are extremely high - and unlikely to do you any good unless you know you have a B12 absorption problem - and may not be of any use then.

a supermarket supplement will give you all the B12 you need if you don't have an absorption problem.

B12 does play a part in maintaining the immune system, but as with most other things - supplementing will only improve something if you are deficient and your immune system isn't running well because of that - diet is the best way of getting the nutrients you need unless you have an absorption - and supplements aren't a substitute for a good balanced diet.

Suggest you stop taking the supplements and see what that does. But, please be aware that it can take B12 levels a very long time to fall - 3-6 months or more - if the supplementation has raised them - so may not be a question of stopping for a week or two and finding out what that does.

[Yolzyyy in reply to Gambit62]

Thank you..I thought B12 did help the immune system..you confirmed it. I take it daily as my feet and shins are zapping and vibration sensation. It’s helped that a little. I am on Vitamin D too..I decided to eat chicken liver for iron instead.