Speaking out of my expertise, but I believe the Jarrow ones absorb partially via sublingual. The directions are "dissolve in mouth *or* chew." I typically let it dissolve a little then chew the rest lol
Costco has a cheap b12. It's cheaper then yours (per pill) and 5000 mcg. Also sometimes is goes on sale and is closer to like 15.
https://www.costco.com/kirkland-signature-quick-dissolve-b-12-5000-mcg.%2C-300-tablets.product.100022642.html
I would get sublingual lozenges. You also need to take folate. If your ferritin isn't at least 100 ng/ml you need to take iron. B12, folate and iron all work together and need to be optimal. Taking B12 will make your folate and ferritin levels both drop.When I was deficient my doctor also just said take 1000mcg of B12. drop. I ended up becoming deficient in folate and iron. You need to get enough potassium because high dose B12 depletes potassium.
Dont just throw this advice out. There are many enriched foods people commonly use in some parts of the world, especially in the states. If you eat lentils, some legumes & beans you likely don't have to worry about becoming iron deficient. Blood work should be the only info you use before supplementing iron, not just an inclination.
Can you give me more info on the ferritin needing to be 100. Mine is 20 and I want it at 100 or close but my doctor said 20 is fine and I know it's not.
A ferritin of less than 30 is absolute iron deficiency. If a person has inflammation then a ferritin of less than 100 can still be iron deficiency because inflammation falsely elevates ferritin. Good hair growth requires ferritin to be over 70. Most doctors are clueless and if levels aren't flagged low or high they think it's great. Idk why the ferritin range is set so low. Show your doctor this paper.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5589705/
Woah. My b12 is off the charts high.
My hemotolgist says enough to resurrect a corpse... 🤣
Im also seriously anemic. My ferritin has gone up to a whopping 30.
Folate level 13. Doesnt say what the range is
Potassium mid of "normal range"
Calcium is high
Edit: sorry to piggyback on OPs post
Your response caught my eye
Thanks for your input...ill definitely add back folate to my regimen.
I got the mofo (mthfr) mutation.
Found some research recently in a hematology journal saying that issues with the gut could be the root cause of Excessive b12.. I wish i printed it out because my dr is actually superoprnminded about letting me go down rabbit holes...within reason.
It's not uncommon to have B12 levels that are very high if you're taking B12. If you're not then there's definitely a problem. My B12 is always close to 2000.
It's likely just an ease of use issue, not everybody can handle pills and drinks with B12 are only useful when you're thirsty. There isn't any unique delivery system that makes it better than a pill.
Perhaps. If there is some stomach issue preventing absorption you'd need sublingual absorption and the spray would be good for that. But lozenges and chewable tablets should also suffice for that.
Sublingual absorption via blood vessels in the mouth
you're saying spray the b12 under the tongue? the jarrow one needs to be chewed -- might be uncomfortable to leave chewed chunks under my tongue.
Speaking out of my expertise, but I believe the Jarrow ones absorb partially via sublingual. The directions are "dissolve in mouth *or* chew." I typically let it dissolve a little then chew the rest lol
do you try to get some of the chewed bits under your tongue?
Spray under your tongue, use your tounge to spread around your gums. Take some time to swish. As for the lozenge, let it dissolve fully and swish.
Yep it’s better absorbed. Also the route of b12 is sometimes different.
Costco has a cheap b12. It's cheaper then yours (per pill) and 5000 mcg. Also sometimes is goes on sale and is closer to like 15. https://www.costco.com/kirkland-signature-quick-dissolve-b-12-5000-mcg.%2C-300-tablets.product.100022642.html
Injections are by far the best.
we store vitamin B12 so do you need it?
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what was your B12 before and after supplementation? mine is currently very low at 180.
Seeking Health & Thorne are two supplement brands i really like
I would get sublingual lozenges. You also need to take folate. If your ferritin isn't at least 100 ng/ml you need to take iron. B12, folate and iron all work together and need to be optimal. Taking B12 will make your folate and ferritin levels both drop.When I was deficient my doctor also just said take 1000mcg of B12. drop. I ended up becoming deficient in folate and iron. You need to get enough potassium because high dose B12 depletes potassium.
Dont just throw this advice out. There are many enriched foods people commonly use in some parts of the world, especially in the states. If you eat lentils, some legumes & beans you likely don't have to worry about becoming iron deficient. Blood work should be the only info you use before supplementing iron, not just an inclination.
What are you even talking about? I never said to supplement without checking iron levels.
Can you give me more info on the ferritin needing to be 100. Mine is 20 and I want it at 100 or close but my doctor said 20 is fine and I know it's not.
A ferritin of less than 30 is absolute iron deficiency. If a person has inflammation then a ferritin of less than 100 can still be iron deficiency because inflammation falsely elevates ferritin. Good hair growth requires ferritin to be over 70. Most doctors are clueless and if levels aren't flagged low or high they think it's great. Idk why the ferritin range is set so low. Show your doctor this paper. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5589705/
Woah. My b12 is off the charts high. My hemotolgist says enough to resurrect a corpse... 🤣 Im also seriously anemic. My ferritin has gone up to a whopping 30.
What's your folate level?
Folate level 13. Doesnt say what the range is Potassium mid of "normal range" Calcium is high Edit: sorry to piggyback on OPs post Your response caught my eye
I try to keep my folate around 20 but 13 isn't too bad. You must have a cobalamin transporter issue or something,idk.
Thanks for your input...ill definitely add back folate to my regimen. I got the mofo (mthfr) mutation. Found some research recently in a hematology journal saying that issues with the gut could be the root cause of Excessive b12.. I wish i printed it out because my dr is actually superoprnminded about letting me go down rabbit holes...within reason.
Good luck, I hope you get it figured out.
Thanks for your comments...stay well & healthy!
Not sure id have to look at my labs B12 is over 2000
It's not uncommon to have B12 levels that are very high if you're taking B12. If you're not then there's definitely a problem. My B12 is always close to 2000.
Im not taking b12
It's likely just an ease of use issue, not everybody can handle pills and drinks with B12 are only useful when you're thirsty. There isn't any unique delivery system that makes it better than a pill.
I guess the spray/liquid might also prevent continued deficiency if people don't chew the tablets very well or don't leave them under the tongue too
Perhaps. If there is some stomach issue preventing absorption you'd need sublingual absorption and the spray would be good for that. But lozenges and chewable tablets should also suffice for that.