Question 1

is it ok to take a daily dose of vitamin b12 with fish oil gels?

Accepted Answer

Fish oil: Fish oil and B12 are compatible.

Question 2

im 21 years old what benefits will taking vitamin b12 pills and fish oil pills do for me? i need more energy. what supplements can i take? thanks.

Accepted Answer

Living Life: I know of no physician that would recommend vitamins or supplements to a healthy 21 yo male.  Energy comes from being active, getting good sleep unencumbered by alcohol or other drugs.  The most accurate advice would also to be living a life that includes very little sugars and regular cardiovascular exercise.  One should not assume that pills will give you good health. Good health activities do.

Question 3

what food contains vitamin b12?

Accepted Answer

Fish, fowl, animal: Vitamin B12 is found in the fish, chicken, and mammals of all sorts.

Question 4

why would ihave low vitamin b12?

Accepted Answer

Possible causes: You could have a low b-12 if you are vegetarian, have been for several years and don't take supplemental b-12.  It could be low if you don't make intrinsic factor.  This is made in the stomach and is needed to absorb b-12.  Lack of intrinsic factor is usually an autoimmune disorder.  You could have low b-12 due to taking proton pump inhibitors for a long time as stomach acid is needed as well.

Question 5

my vitamin b12 is 241 is this bad?

Accepted Answer

Borderline: I assume the units are pg/mL. Consider following this up with a functional assay such as methylmalonic acid and/or taking a routine supplement. Your physician is your best guide.

Question 6

is vitamin b12 2500 mgs bad for you?

Accepted Answer

B-12: No, that dosage is perfectly fine.  There has not been an upper limit set for oral vitamin b-12. Generally speaking if and individual has a vitamin b-12 deficiency confirmed by test , it is either given im or sc.

Question 7

which foods have a lot of vitamin b12?

Accepted Answer

Foods with B12: Foods that are rich in B12 include beef liver, enriched cereals, fortified soy products, and shellfish (clams, crab).

Question 8

is vitamin b12 2500mcg a day too much?

Accepted Answer

The maximum dose for: People who has confirmed case of vitamin B12 deficiency is 200microgram a day . You are taking higher than the recommended dose and I am not sure if you have vitamin B12 deficiency.

Question 9

what kind of food contains vitamin b12?

Accepted Answer

Protein: Best source is animal  and vegans often become B12 deficient. Fish and poulty youyr best bet.

Question 10

could someone eat too much vitamin b12?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: When I read "eat too much vitamin b12", I assume you're referring to foods containing b12?  Generally speaking, when people talk about B12, they are referring to supplemental vitamin b12.  It is generally accepted that high doses of B12 does not pose any dangers, partly because it's a water soluble vitamin.

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