B12 transdermal patches

[Tubbylardo]

I was at a business networking meeting earlier this week and I was talking to a guy who owns a company making transdermal vitamin patches, based in Lincolnshire.

He didn't know I was a PA sufferer, but he was very passionate about his product and the testing process. I have now ordered a pack of B12 Booster+ patches to try them for myself.

simplypatches.com/products/...

I didn't know if anybody else fancied giving them a try? My GP will only give me a dose every 4 weeks. Tablets don't work for me and I absolutely won't be injecting myself. I am hopeful that these patches might be the solution.

[Nackapan]

I Hope they work for you. Keep us posted

[Sleepybunny]

Hi,

I didn't find patches effective but hope you see a benefit.

There have been posts on the forum that suggested the B12 molecule was too large to pass through the skin.

Links to other forum threads that mention patches.

healthunlocked.com/pasoc/po...

healthunlocked.com/pasoc/po...

[Narwhal10]

Hi TL,

I really hope they work for you and you have some benefits. Unfortunately, they patches didn’t for me.

Best wishes

[wedgewood]

I tried patches and they didn’t help one jot . I covered myself in them eventually , to no avail . A scientist who used to post on this forum , maintained that the Vitamin B12 molecule was too large to be administered through the skin . The only way he reckoned that they could work was if the patch contained micro needles that would pierce the skin

[Cetus in reply to wedgewood]

Those interested in technical mattters might find this research article interesting. It even has a blurry picture of a "spikey" microneedles patch!

"Effects of chemical and physical enhancement techniques on transdermal delivery of cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12) in vitro"

mdpi.com/1999-4923/3/3/474/pdf

[wedgewood in reply to Cetus]

Yes , maybe those would work -similar to a sub- cutaneous injection really . Would only be of interest to us though if they were obtainable over the counter ! ( and cheaper than self administered B12 injections . ) Have not seen any on sale though .

[Libuse in reply to wedgewood]

I have been using them for over 3 months. You can buy them on Amazon at £9.99 for 30 days supply. I feel better but not sure if it is that or the 3 monthly injections (6 months in) or bone broth which I take intravenously every day. I have read about molecules being too large to pass through the skin but that was written in 2005 and I read elsewhere that technology has moved on. It may be placebo effect of course but my husband who doesn’t have B12 deficiency tried them and felt ‘livelier’ after a few days.

[wedgewood in reply to Libuse]

Thanks for the information. We have to bear in mind also that we are all different . What works for one may not work for another . And also as we know , we are searching on the dark when it comes to dealing with B12 deficiency . I treasure this forum because it is great to hear how others are helping themselves . Very best wishes to you .

[helvella in reply to Libuse]

The point about B12 molecules being too large is meant to be taken as the case without any additional techniques being used. It is well-known that some substances can help to shepherd molecules through which otherwise cannot pass through skin.

I am not clear that there is, or is not, any known, effective, approach for B12 molecules.

[wedgewood in reply to Libuse]

Just notice that you write that you take bone broth INTRAVENOUSLY. Is that really so?

[Libuse in reply to wedgewood]

Yes, because I can’t swallow and gave all nutrition intravenously. I buy the concentrate bone broth, very expensive but very energising!

[wedgewood in reply to Libuse]

I see - Yes bone broth is so very good ? I sometimes make it myself when I can get organic bones .

[Libuse in reply to wedgewood]

Probably an awful lot cheaper and just as nutritious 🙂

[Nackapan in reply to wedgewood]

I make it regularly. Good this tine if year !!

[Elf3 in reply to wedgewood]

Hi WedgewodI purchase my grass fed bones & meats from piper’s farm .. have a look you don’t have to order ,

[wedgewood in reply to Elf3]

Just been on your site ! Fantastic . Thank you for informing me ! What a wonderful choice you have ! 👍Proper bone broth made with grass fed animal bones is worth its weight in gold !

[Elf3 in reply to wedgewood]

Hi Wedgewood,You are certainly right about that, it’s not my site I am just a customer, but value this companies ethical practice, and always sending monthly offers out. Also when you find something good I believe it’s only right to share with others that will appreciate it too.. Take Care 🙏🏾

[wedgewood in reply to Elf3]

Thank you very much Elf3 ! ❄️😋

[KEFNB in reply to Libuse]

Are you taking it via a peg tube that goes directly to your stomach rather than IV? I’m a nurse and have never heard of intravenous bone broth.

[Libuse in reply to KEFNB]

Hello. No for last 15 years I have had jejustomy (I still can’t spell it!) tube following treatment for cancer of œsophagus. That’s why I developed B12 deficiency as nutrition bypasses the stomach. Even my dietician wasn’t aware this could happen and it was only discovered by chance blood test last Spring. I inject the concentrate bone broth diluted with water, texture no different to my usual food and doesn’t block the tube. 🙂

[KEFNB in reply to Libuse]

I’m glad to hear you’re doing so. I’ve been following Weston Price Assoc guidelines as much as possible for about 15 yrs. it makes perfect sense!

[Libuse]

I have been using them for over 3 months. You can buy them on Amazon at £9.99 for 30 days supply. I feel better but not sure if it is that or the 3 monthly injections (6 months in) or bone broth which I take intravenously every day. I have read about molecules being too large to pass through the skin but that was written in 2005 and I read elsewhere that technology has moved on. It may be placebo effect of course but my husband who doesn’t have B12 deficiency tried them and felt ‘livelier’ after a few days.

[Gezabelle]

Where do you get the patches and how much are they please?

[Libuse in reply to Gezabelle]

Amazon- OmniCo £9.90 for 30 days. I wear one a day, upper arm. Ignore reviews that say they are difficult to peel off and fall off. You soon get used to applying them. As I said not sure whether they work but they are inexpensive and certainly don’t do any harm. I feel better anyway ….

[Gezabelle in reply to Libuse]

Thanks for that!

[Littlelodge123]

Never worked for me. Didn’t work for my partner either and did not raise his serum B12 - he doesn’t have PA. We used for 8 weeks to test in a bit of an experiment. I would have thought that if this technology worked it would be in place as a treatment by now - much in the same way as Drs are pushing pills. Interested in what you discover though.

[Polaris]

I tried patches very early on but noticed no difference. Personally, I found the most helpful supplement to injections so far has been Lipolife Liposomal B12.

[Lettielew]

Hi ,yes definitely give them a go I have fought with GP for more regular doses but only go to 10 weeks!!