Vitamin B12 Quiz
Here’s today’s quiz. I’m thinking this is a pretty easy one.
We can take B12 by sublingual, nasal spray or injection. Why can’t we take a chewable or a pill we swallow?
How much B12 does the ASMBS say we need if we use a sublingual (unless of course our labs show we need more)?
How much B12 does the ASMBS say we need if we do injections (unless of course our labs show we need more)?
What is a good B12 level do look for when we have labs done?
What are three symptoms of B12 deficiency?
Kelly
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What were we talking about again?
TAKE YOUR B-12!!!
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Kelly
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Kelly
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350-500 mcg DAILY
1000 mcg every MONTH
at least 1000 but up to 2000 is fine
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Kelly
Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.
We can take B12 by sublingual, nasal spray or injection. Why can’t we take a chewable or a pill we swallow?
B12 must bind with intrinsic factor (IF), which is secreted in the greater curvature of the stomach. Food no longer comes in contact with the IF, because that portion of the stomach is bypassed with the creation of the pouch.
How much B12 does the ASMBS say we need if we use a sublingual (unless of course our labs show we need more)?
350-500mcg/day via sublingual
How much B12 does the ASMBS say we need if we do injections (unless of course our labs show we need more)?
1000mcg/month via subcutaneous injection
What is a good B12 level do look for when we have labs done?
Sharyn, RN
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RIP, DADDY ~ 9/2/1934 - 1/25/2012
Do you have an opinion about whether we should do injections sub-q or IM?
Kelly
Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.
I think the best answer is do the one that works for you. In the beginning, I was so diligent about my supplements. I still do a GREAT job on the pills, but I have found myself "forgetting" the B12 sublinguals.
I am seriously considering the injections. My insurance won't pay for them, but they are cheap enough that I would not have a problem paying out of pocket.
I don't think I am up to the task of self injecting, but I'm sure I could get one of my coworkers to do it for me.
Sharyn, RN
RIP, MOM ~ 5/31/1944 - 5/11/2010
RIP, DADDY ~ 9/2/1934 - 1/25/2012
