Question 1

what type of doc should i see for vitamin b12 overdose?  severe hives; taking zyrtec every other day. jives keep returning.

Accepted Answer

B12 is water: Soluble. Excess should be excreted in the urine. No known effects of high levels.

Question 2

what food contains vitamin b12?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

what distinguishes the amount of micrograms in vitamin b12?

Accepted Answer

The amount!: If you can absorb b12, the mdr is 5 mcg.  If you cannot, the rexcommeded dose is 2500 mcg, which is 2.5 mg.  Yet this small amount is 466 x the mdr!

Question 8

what are the symptoms of a vitamin b12 defiency?

Accepted Answer

Memory,nerve damage: Neurologically, memory issues and tingling in the feet or even spinal cord problems.

Question 9

does vitamin b12 cause nausea?

Accepted Answer

: No. Vitamin B12 per se does not cause nausea. If you are taking it in a pill, other ingredients in the pill could be responsible. If you were prescribed B12, talk to your doctor to ascertain if you need to take B12 injections.
Wish you good health!

Question 10

does vitamin b12 cause bloating?

Accepted Answer

B12: Does not cause bloating. Sometimes pill additves and fillers have allergens like corn starch that may cause bloating.

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