B12 orders

[Blueoxo]

Can I just ask, is there is a general concensus on which is the best type of B12 to order if you want to SI. Different people seem to be using different forms and I wondered if there was a general recommendation, do they all do the same thing or is it a case of trial and error to see what works best. For the individual. Many thanks in advance

[Technoid]

They all do the same thing. But you can certainly trial some different forms if you prefer one to another.

[wedgewood]

On this forum , nearly everyone uses Hydroxocobalamin b12,. as this is what the NHS uses . NHS used to use Cynocobalamin, but changed because Hydroxocobalamin was reputed to stay in the system longer so that they could inject patients less often . Cyno is cheaper than Hydroxocobalamin Cyno is used extensively in USA .

Methylcobalamin is reputed to be the best option . I’ve tried it but it was no better than Hydroxocobalamin for me It is much more expensive and difficult to obtain . Also less stable .

So there you have it Blueoxo . 🍀

PS Cynocobalamin should not be used by patients who have the rare eye condition called Lebers .

[Blueoxo in reply to wedgewood]

Ah thank you, I was getting a bit confused with it. I be ordered the one the NHS used to use but will switch to the other one next time if this one stays in your system longer. Thank you again

[wedgewood in reply to Blueoxo]

Well if you inject very regularly , I think you won’t notice any difference . Let us know how you get on with Cynocobalamin. . Would be interested to hear . Best wishes .

[ReallyWondering]

I’m in the US, so only cyanocobalamin is available. I’ve been using it for six months and it’s helped a lot. The only side effect I’ve noticed is a ringing in my ears that seems to intensify the day after my shot.

[Nackapan in reply to ReallyWondering]

I've had that with hydroxcobalamin too.

[Blueoxo]

thank you, that’s the one I have ordered so fingers crossed. I’m going to have a go at SI. See if I start to feel better

[ren41]

I had a reaction to hydroxocobalamin and was moved onto cyanocobalamin, 20 years ago now. I have it every 3 weeks. It works well for me - the only issue is that it's not obtainable here at present.