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cyanocobalamin
A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Edward Goldberg answered
Specializes in Gastroenterology
Only if it is low: Cyanocobalamin is also known as vitamin b12. While it can boost energy in some people, generally, if it is not low to begin with, it will likely have ... Read More
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A male asked:
Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered
57 years experience Dermatology
Nothing: Why would you use this???? It is probably low potency. B12 is cheap. Why inject it? Most patients today are given a daily 1000mcg "nugget" to swallow. ... Read More
A 29-year-old member asked:
Dr. Allen Seely answered
31 years experience General Practice
B12 NOT toxic: Cobalamin (or vitamin b12), is a water-soluble vitamin with a key role in the normal functioning of the brain and nervous system, and for the formatio ... Read More
A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Videh Mahajan answered
25 years experience Internal Medicine
B12: Rrely, its vitamin B12 and water soluble, f you get excess of it, its gets excreted in urine.
A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Bennett Machanic answered
52 years experience Neurology
Similar: The methyl form is biologically active, and will directly interact with receptors, but in most cases, the body will convert the other form readily, so ... Read More
A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Randy Baker answered
40 years experience Holistic Medicine
Methylcobalamin: Methylcobalamin is by far the best form of vitamin b12. This is the co-enzymated active form that our bodies use. When we take Cyanocobalamin our bodi ... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Edward Goldberg answered
Specializes in Gastroenterology
DO NOT USE IT: Never use expired medication for any purpose, especially injectable medications.
A 42-year-old female asked:
Dr. Richard Roberts answered
46 years experience Pediatrics
Yes, probably : Cyanocobalamin is an artificial B12 which must be activated in the liver. Methylcobalamin or Mecobalamin is a biologically active form. Your doctor ... Read More
A 64-year-old female asked:
Dr. STEPHEN GIROUX answered
40 years experience Pharmacology
Different forms B-12: They are different forms of vitamin b-12.
A 46-year-old male asked:
Dr. Randy Baker answered
40 years experience Holistic Medicine
No, however...: A famous saying is "the poison is in the dose." Cyanide naturally occurs in trace amounts in many foods including almonds, soy and spinach. The amount ... Read More
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