B12 patches

[Essence49]

I saw mention of B12 patches, have anyone used them? Do they work? Where do you get them?

[fbirder]

Human skin is designed to keep foreign chemicals outside of the body. Some of those chemicals (like nicotine) can get through the skin if they're small enough and fairly fat-soluble. Others need physical techniques like microneedles or dermabrasion (think sandpaper).

The B12 molecule is far too large and far too water soluble to get across the skin. So there is no way that patches could deliver any B12 into the blood unless you ate them.

Yes, I've tried them (before I looked into it when I was still brain-fogged). No they did nothing.

[deniseinmilden in reply to fbirder]

Oh, that our skin provided us with such a safety shield!!!

As a word of warning, never assume any chemical cannot get into your body via your skin - hence why it is imperative that you use PPE (Personal protective equipment) - impermeable gloves (and coveralls) when handling a wide range of medicines - both human and veterinary - and chemicals, including those used in engineering industries, and plant protection products.

Magnesium compounds such as magnesium sulphate and magnesium chloride are so water soluble that they are hydroscopic and they are fairly readily absorbed through the skin.

Over millenia we have evolved so that the parts of our body most exposed (hands, feet and face) are less permeable. Our underarm and groin areas remain quite good for transdermal uptake but to prevent rubbing, outer areas of the arms are usually used for patches.

A wide range of medicines from pain relief to hormones are delivered by transdermal patches, including cyanocobalamin (B12). Many have absorption promotors to help with take-up.

As well as criteria for European and USA standards authorities there are global regulatory requirements that need to be met to prove the safety and efficacy of patches before they can go on sale so yes, they do work in that they do deliver B12 into your body, but whether you can get enough in that way to help you is questionable. Over time some people have reported that they do work a bit but they need so many that they work out prohibitively expensive.

Unless your deficiency is caused by poor diet (including being vegan) then you will need injections to correct it and stay well.

Everyone is different and what works for some people doesn't work for others so it is impossible to tell unless you try them but I wouldn't bother and certainly wouldn't ever suggest them to anyone.

[wedgewood]

I tried B12 patches about 3 years ago when I was desperately trying to get treatment for PA . I literally covered myself with them, to no effect at all . They are not cheap . The best treatment for P.A. is B12 injections ( Hydroxocobalamin) - It is also the cheapest if you have to treat yourself .

If you really want to try them , you can get them from Amazon.uk -about £15.00 for 6.

[deniseinmilden]

I know what you are saying but how do they pass the testing?

[deniseinmilden]

Really? How do you know? They should be reported to Trading Standards if they are being sold under false pretenses.

Amazon have their own verification system and will withdraw products if you report them.

[deniseinmilden]

Ah ha! 😎

[ThePATexan]

As everyone is different, my doctor recommended a line called Patch MD while having GI issues trying to get enough D3 without going overboard. I have had great success with all of their lines I use and they have been successful in getting my bloodwork back into workable ranges. Not just my GI, but my neurologist has also been impressed at how well they have worked. After about 3 months they are showing visible improvement in my cognitive abilities that I even notice.

healthpatches.org/?gclid=Cj...

[keith1954]

I use b12 patches and works for me,I get from ebay real protien .co.uk only £5 8 patches £ 4 this week works for me takes bit longer to work than spray but works good.