Question 1

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 2

is a vitamin b12 level of 141 considered bad?

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: Not bad, it might be low depending on the units being reported on, normal ranges are anywhere between 160-950 pg/ml or 118- 700 picomoles/l. Your ordering doc will be best to place your result in context and further advise in case indeed on the lower side.

Question 3

im 22 and  taking a  vitamin b12 everyday. is that bad? what will it do for me?

Accepted Answer

B12 harmless: Vit B12 will not harm you as the extra B12 is excreted harmlessly by the body. Ideally you should have your blood level of B12 measured to see if you really need to take it.  People who take ppi medications like Prilosec should  take B12 under the tongue.  Also people without stomach acid present will not absorb B12 when taken orally. Those people have to take B12 under the tongue or by injection.

Question 4

my vitamin b12 blood test result is 1114 pg/ml is this bad?

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Vitamin B12 level: Can be high for several reasons: 1) you are taking vitamin B12 as a supplement or eating a diet high in b12.  2) your body cannot metabolize B12 so it stays in your blood stream but does not get into your cells where it needs to go for it to work.  There are tests to determine if the latter is the case.  Treatment would be geared towards getting the B12 to be utilized by the body appropriately.

Question 5

i have vitamin b12 defiency i get injections for life. im 4 foot 11.. the blood reading was 160 on the b12 defiency. how bad was that reading..

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Moderately low: Normal B12 levels for adults are 200-900 pg/mL. So 160 IS low.  Also, many older adults will experience symptoms of deficiency even if the B12 is normal, but in low normal range.  You must have been tested and learned that you lack intrinsic factor, a protein that helps the intestine absorb vitamin B12, or have other malabsorption issues, hence the need for injections.

Question 6

vitamin d blood level of a 6. bad? vitamin b12 was 293. & folate was

Accepted Answer

Yes, but can treat: Low vit d can cause fatigue, muscle pain/ weakness, headaches, depression &  increases risk of infections, heart disease, cancer &risk of dying!most adults need 5-8000 iu of d3/day;avoid d2!see http://www.Drfranklipman.Com/symptoms-diseases-associated-with-vitamin-d-deficiency & http://articles.Mercola.Com/sites/articles/archive/2008/11/01/vitamin-d-is-a-key-player-in-your-overall-health.Asp &comment.

Question 7

is 1000 iu of vitamin b12 too much?

Accepted Answer

Check levels first: As a supplement or replenishing a B12 deficiency?

I would check the B12 levels first to make sure.  Unless you have no meat intake or have difficulties with absorbing in stomach from a stomach  surgery or have pernicious anemia.

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

need help. is 4500 mcg of vitamin b12 too much?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but...: It is too much, unless you have severe absorption problems, but 2500mcg should solve that. You will pee out the excess since it will shortly saturate your body supply and it is non toxic. You will pee out the excess!

Question 10

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.

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