Folate, b12

[Thulasi1]

Hi All,

Last time I wrote about methycobalamin working for me than other forms. I need injections every alternate day and it’s Already two years. I Stil seems to have breathing issues during night and RLS. I also mentioned about MTHFR mutations and someone suggested to take folate form instead of folic acid. So I thought to give it a try.

I did not get the folate alone but is available in combination. Below is composition.

Methycobalamin-1500 mcg(I know it will not be observed for me)

Methyl l folate- 1mg

Pyridoxal l phosphate- 0.5mg

Is this ok to consume ? I am 28 years male. The first thing pharmacist asked is is it for female, so just wanted to make sure if this is ok for me to take

[wedgewood]

If you live in UK , Methyl Folate on it’s. own , is easily obtainable from amazon.co.uk.As you are having Methylcobalamin injections , it’s waste of money to buy tablets that contain it . The pyridoxal phosphate is a form of Vitamin B6 . Do you have a deficiency of this vitamin , found in meat , fish , wholegrain cereals , vegetables, eggs ?

If you can buy from Amazon UK get a modest dose of 400 mcg Methyl Folate . I can’t think of any reason why a pharmacist would ask if the tablet was for a female . Best wishes .

[Thulasi1 in reply to wedgewood]

Thanks wedgewood ,

I am in India, don’t find methyl folate alone In pharmacies. May be I will check online

[fbirder]

1000 mcg of methylfolate is right on the limit. As long as you don't take more than that you should be OK.

[Thulasi1 in reply to fbirder]

Thanks fbirder , I started taking it and today is day 4. This is all interesting for me because I haven’t taken Methylcobalamin injection from 5 days and Sleep well without breathless ness. I take injections normally every alternate days or 3 days from 1.5 years otherwise I cannot cope. Its all early days. I have ordered a moderate 200mcg methylfolate Tablets instead of 1000mcg not to overload folate.