B-12?

Hi all, How much B-12 are we suppose to take a day. I bought the 500mcg but they had 2500 mcg.They are not near as bad to taste as I thought.But I wanted to get started on them.I could use all the energy I can get. Julia

Great question. I didnt even see the 2500. Also I am not going to be at bothwell on the 19th after all. GThey changed my preop to the 12th since I was having the upper Gi on that day. They couldnt do the Gi on the 19th due to it not being two weeks out from the surgery. SO now its all so to be done on the 12th. I was so looking forward to seeing you on the 19th. I might still have to stop by and say hello. Shawn

Shawn, I have to be in Sedalia monday so I will try to hook up with you at the hospital for a minute or two.I looked on my paperwork and all I found was we are suppose to take B-12 daily by mouth or monthly by shot but no dosage. So I guess 500 mcg is better than none. Julia

Julia if you find out be sure and share it with us . I never even thought about how much. Jan

Julia, I have been taking B-12(500) every day since my surgery and I feel fantastic. At first I took under the tongue, now I just take the small pill and swallow it. When I had my labs checked, they were all exceptional. MY pcp was very happy about that.

Thanks Colette, When did you notice a difference. Some say immediate, I don't know but I took my first one late last nite and was up all Nite!!!!Weird! Julia

I have learned from the beginning that I don't ever taken my B-12 after 1 in the afternoon or else I am up all night.

Hey...for what it is worth, the B vits are a water soluble so that means your body flushes out what it dosen't need...the fat soluble vits are the ones you need to be concerned about taking to much of..those are A, E, D and K. So I guess it would boil down to what makes you feel good...Amy

Thanks Amy, As forgetfull as I am sometimes I will probally take more than one! So that is good to know. Julia

Julia, my doctor has me take the sublingal 1000 mg a week, but your doctor may do it different. I have heard some take 500 a day. Hope this helps. Kathleen