Thorne Basic B or Jarrow B Right are recommended options that contains folate, but both are large capsules. (You can tip powder out if can’t swallow capsule)
IMPORTANT......If you are taking vitamin B complex, or any supplements containing biotin, remember to stop these 7 days before ALL BLOOD TESTS , as biotin can falsely affect test results
With serum B12 result below 500, (Or active B12 below 70) recommended to be taking a B12 supplement as well as a B Complex (to balance all the B vitamins) initially for first 2-4 months, then once your serum B12 is over 500 (or Active B12 level has reached 70), you may be able to stop the B12 and just carry on with the B Complex.
But as a vegetarian you may need to supplement B12 as well as vitamin B complex
Thank you for your reply. I don’t supplement vitamin D. That test was taken at the end of the summer. At the end of the winter is was 54. I’ll take another vitamin D test - I couldn’t find your link unfortunately. I’ll try and get the doctor to do it but if not, I’ll use your link. And perhaps it’s just easier to do it myself twice a year. I’ll also take a vitamin B complex plus a B12 and folate ( not folic). I’ll look through your posts to find the best ones. Just to clarify I stop taking all B vitamins 7 days before any tests. Then restart after the test.
What are sublingual lozenges?
Do you have a B complex you’d recommend, or have I missed it?
Thorne Basic B or Jarrow B Right are recommended options that contains folate, but both are large capsules. (You can tip powder out if can’t swallow capsule)
Both available online
B12 sublingual tablets. Put these under tongue….slowly dissolve
I have got my vitamin D now. Do I need to take it with magnesium? In the past I have found magnesium supplements give me a headache. From what I have read I should take vitamin D with a meal. Is an evening meal okay? The B12 I took this morning after breakfast.
The B complex hasn’t arrived. When is the best time to take it?
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