New PA diagnosis

[Bacca]

Hi all

Recently found to have autoimmune gastritis with stomach polyps. I also have Hashimotos (autoimmune thyroid addressed & on meds) and ckd stage 3

I was given the B12 loading dose of 6 injections. I read since a high intake of B12 is not good for the kidneys?

Does anyone know if this is the case, I don’t think I can wait for the next nhs injection in 2/3 months and contemplating SI.

Many thanks for your help

[Jillymo]

Hello and welcome,

B12 is water soluble and none toxic.........

Is too much B12 hard on your kidneys?

Typically, excess vitamin B12 exits the body through urine and does not pose serious toxicity concerns. However, there is some research that indicates those with kidney function loss due to diabetes may experience quicker kidney deterioration when they take high doses of vitamin B supplements.

I hope the above puts your mind at rest.

[palmier]

The daily requirement of b12 is tiny compared to many other vitamins, so even a large dose of 1 mg is still smaller in mg than for example the daily requirement of b3 which is around 15 mg or vit c 75 mg. Maybe that means that it's not too bad to take some extra b12, but I don't know much about kidney disease, so I can't say for sure.

[wedgewood]

No , it’s not the case . There has been a misinterpretation of a report about a kidney disease which can cause a high B12 blood serum reading … .DEFINITELY NOT THE OTHER WAY ROUND . Go ahead and take the B12 injections that you need without any worry .

Best wishes .