vitamin b12- 380. help

[anuska]

i was reading here and b12 seems to be a cause of depresion as well. i had a blood test last week and it is 380ng/l in a rango of (180-900). i was reading here that it has to e above 500. ca you take tablets instead of injections there is not way gp is going to give me and injection.

thanks

[marram]

I am using a B12 spray. It is the methylcobalamin rather than the cyanocobalamin, I do believe the methylcobalamin is easier for the body to utilise. I got it in Holland and Barratt. You just spray it under your tongue - I am sure I heard about it on this support group.

[marram in reply to marram]

Forgot to mention - I went to the counter and the assistant had not the slightest idea what I was talking about. If you do decide to get some, make sure you read the information so you get the right one which the body can absorb much better. Marie XX

[anuska]

thanks.

marran that is great. i still would like to know what range are we supposed to aum for in b12

[nobodysdriving in reply to anuska]

aim for 550 minimum, and as much as it makes you feel good, mine is over 3000 and I need to keep it there to feel good

[anuska in reply to nobodysdriving]

hi nobody is driving. how do you keep it there. do you buy any suplemments what is the best to buy and how munch should i take everyday.thanks.

[nobodysdriving in reply to anuska]

well, I need injections and I have them from 1 to 3 times a week, but not everyone needs injections.

you can use daily subingual methylcobalaim 5000mcg from jarrows (usually found easily via eBay)

[anuska in reply to nobodysdriving]

ok i will have them.. thanks. is it ok if yourb12 is too hi.

[nobodysdriving in reply to anuska]

yes it's fine, you take as much as you need b12 is like thyroid hormones, you don't know how much gets in your cells by blood test, you only know if you feel well. Unlike thyroid hormone taking more won't harm.

[anuska in reply to nobodysdriving]

excellent i just found this article so the blood test for b12 that they take in the NHS are not accurate either. oh my god what it is anymore.

thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/testin....

thanks i will take b12. when can you take it?

[nobodysdriving in reply to anuska]

you can take b12 anytime in the day it does not interfere with other medication. 'Some people' do not sleep well if they take vitamin Bs in the afternoon, so maybe take it in the morning just in case

[anuska in reply to nobodysdriving]

thaks nbd. i wil do that. i am currently waiting on starting amour. i really hope it works cuase i can not cope with the anxiety.thanks