Question:
Is there a difference between sublingual and liquid B-12??
I keep reading about sublingual B-12 so I finally went to GNC. They had the B-12 in pill form and liquid(which I bought) Is the liquid the same as sublingual? — Laura G. (posted on April 12, 2002)
April 12, 2002
The term "sublingual" means under the tongue. GNC makes their
own sublingual B12 tablets. They are very small, dissolve quickly and are
cherry flavored, though you don't really taste it!
— Beth M.
April 12, 2002
GNC's sublingual is available in either pill or tablet form. Both are true
sublingual and are to be put under the tongue. The liquid is drops.
— Anna L.
April 12, 2002
I tried the GNC sf sublingual tabs. I noticed that they didn't work as
well as the liquid. Then I read the package. They only had 1000 I.U.'s in
them compared to 10000 IU's in the liquid. I started taking the liquid
again. WHAT A DIFFERENCE! =)
— Brenda S.
April 13, 2002
I got Country Life Sublingual (dissolves under the tongue) B-12 from my
local health food store. Tastes great and I have lots of energy!
— Kathy J.
August 22, 2002
I have started taking this wonderful Isotonix form of B-12. It comes in
powder form and you mix it with water. It tastes great and I can really
tell the difference. I have lost 100 lbs., but was still tired until I
started using this. I love it so much I started marketing it to my
friends. Check out my website: tommiesue.unfranchise.com
— Tommie C.
August 22, 2002
Despite Tommie's sales pitch, you need to take B-12 either sublingually or
via injection. Post-op WLS patients cannot absorb the B-12 vitamin via
food (or oral vitamins). With the great bulk of the stomach being bypassed,
the intrinsic factor which causes the B-12 to be absorbed into the system
is prevented from doing its trick on the food we eat (or oral vitamins we
take). The onset of the disease that is caused by the B-12 deficiency
(pernicious anemia) is slow and may span decades. However, it is something
that is easily avoided with the sublingual B-12 or B-12 injections. My
surgeon and his nutritionist insist that sublingual B-12 or injections of
B-12 be started within 2 months post-op.
— John Rushton
August 23, 2002
I have used both the liquid and sublingual. I put the liquid under my
tongue. I found that I had a lot more energy with the liquid than with the
sublingual even though they were the same IU of B12. I use GNC brand. It
tastes fine and is fairly cheap ($10 for a 60 day supply plus the second
bottle for $5).
— ctyst
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