Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I started taking 1000mg of vitamin b12 today. how long does it take to show improvement if im deficient?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Were you tested to see if you are B12 deficient? Or were you examined by a Physician to determine B12 deficiency? Or have you consulted with a Nutritionist? Self diagnosis can be dangerous.
Answered 1/10/2022
0 views
You are likely taking 1000 micrograms not mg. The daily need is about 5 micrograms/day. If you can absorb B12, it should get corrected in a day or so. If you do not know if you are deficient, through laboratory testing, you may not wish to keep taking it. For healthy diet: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/., exercise 30 minutes/day, drink enough water daily so your urine is mostly colorless.
Answered 1/10/2022
0 views
Related Questions
A member asked:
My age 26 , I have vitamin B12 deficiency, i was adviced to take methycobal tablets, are they fine?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I take a multivitamin everyday. Can i take vitamin B12 separately as I have a deficiency(175). Also may i take a separate vit c supplement ?
8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
My mother has anemia. We eat the exact same food and I don't take vitamin supplements. So could I have B12 deficiency as well?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Im B12 deficiency I'm getting injections ... would Trinfac-B help.my stomach wont absorb b12. I take centrum for all other vitamins will they work?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
How long does it take for vitamin b12 deficiency to cause permanent damage?Is it possible to reverse?26 years old with 5 years of cognitive problems
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
How long does it take to reverse B12 deficiency? I just started taking vitamins a week ago and am seeing some improvements but very slowly.
took my first anti anxiety pill yesterday (cipramil) and took a B12 vitamin today. Is it okay to take these vitamins to prevent deficiency?
A blood test showed that i'm B12 deficient. Serum B12 level of 186 pg/ml, should I take vitamin B12 supplements?
What test do I need to take to see if I am vitamin B12 deficient as well as what kind of dr administers the injections? Where can I go? Need help!
Could I have a vitamin B12 deficiency even if i take B12 every day?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
