Question 1

what amount vitamin b12 should i take?

Accepted Answer

Depends: At your age if your intestinal track works okay you eat fish, chicken or meat at least three times a week, and you don't take any medicines like a proton pump inhibitor like Prilosec for heartburn then you probably don't need any extra B12. Your doctor can confirm if you need.

Question 2

can i take vitamin b12 with my medication ?

Accepted Answer

What medication?: You haven&#x27;t supplied any info about the medication you&#x27;re talking about.  Although the risk to your health would be low, it&#x27;s hard to answer correctly without that info.  Some meds shouldn&#x27;t be combined with B12 for absorption reasons, etc. If you want us to try again, re-ask and include the medication you&#x27;re wondering about.

Question 3

how much vitamin b12 should one take daily?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on how deficient you are. Usually 2000mcg/day is recommended. Taking a form that is under the tongue is better absorbed. Balance with a b-complex. Consider shots if your blood levels are below 500.

Question 4

is it possible to take excessive vitamin b12?

Accepted Answer

No: This is a water soluble vitamin and the body will lose excess by urination. However moderation is an important rule of thumb and there is no reason to take more than 1, 000 units a day even in documented deficiency.

Question 5

is it ok to take 2 units of vitamin d3 with 1 b12?

Accepted Answer

I assume : You mean 2000 units of vitamin s with your b 12 and yea it is safe

Question 6

what effects can i expect if i take pure vitamin b12?

Accepted Answer

Sublingual B 12: For convenience, sublingual b 12 is the best choice. Oral b 12 has to travel through the GI system and most of it is destroyed. If you take the kind that melts under your tongue it will go directly into your blood stream and will you absorb most of it. Peace and good health.  Helpful for vegetarians, low energy, more.

Question 7

how do i know how much vitamin b12 should i take daily?

Accepted Answer

Depends!: Mdr is 5 mcg/day.  I take 2500 mcg/ day, since it lowers homocysteine, which causes atherogenesis!

Question 8

how do i know how much vitamin b12 can you take a day ?

Accepted Answer

Daily requirement 3.: Daily requirement of vit B12 for us population is 3.4 mcg at your age and you are probabely getting that in your diet at your age.It is required for red cell formation and neurological functions and its deficiency can cause anemia and neurological problems.It is found in poultry, eggs, milk&milk and fortified breakfast serials.Older people&those on acid suppression meds need supplement 1000 mcg dail.

Question 9

how long does it take a vitamin b12 injection to take effect?

Accepted Answer

Take effect?: I'm not sure what you mean by 'take effect.'  the only indication for vitamin B12 injection is for people with severe B12 deficiency or those who are unable to absorb B12 from their diet. That applies to very few people. If you're being given B12 injections for 'energy, ' you should be aware that's it's a commonly administered placebo.

Question 10

can you overdose on b12 and b1 vitamins? i take them sublingually

Accepted Answer

Not really: These vitamins are water soluble and are quickly excreted by the kidneys. On the other hand, fat soluble vitamins like A, D, E and K can accumulate in the fatty tissues and in the case of A&amp;D cause serious illness or death. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

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