VITAMIN B 12

lisa28115

Anybody use the vitamin B 12 drops ???

Are they helpful ???

Just asking.... :bigsmile:

BrianSharpe

Read this & decide for yourself.......

http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/vitaminb12-quickfacts/

"Advertisements often promote vitamin B12 supplements as a way to increase energy or endurance. Except in people with a vitamin B12 deficiency, no evidence shows that vitamin B12 supplements increase energy or improve athletic performance."

Amy911Gray

I was on a medical weight loss program in the late 80's and had shots of B12 and B6 for 8 months as part of the program. When I was pregnant, I had shots of B12 to stop the morning sickness (all day long morning sickness).

I can tell you that both times it worked for me.

Gt3ch

B12 shots make sense If you have a deficiency. They will do nothing if your B12 levels are good.

As with many other things some people are more symptomatic than others whe they're "low-normal.". If you have low numbers or issues with fatigue I'd experiment with shots (not drops). Otherwise I'd leave well enough alone.

lisa28115

B12 shots make sense If you have a deficiency. They will do nothing if your B12 levels are good.

As with many other things some people are more symptomatic than others whe they're "low-normal.". If you have low numbers or issues with fatigue I'd experiment with shots (not drops). Otherwise I'd leave well enough alone.

a friend of mine said a medic at his job told him to use B 12 drops that go under your tongue with just water in place of drinking coffee to stay awake when they are working long hours

i ws wondering if it would be helpful for me because I work 3rd shift (10pm to 6am) and I have trouble with fatigue

dreamshadows

Have not tried the drops. I have used the tablets in the past, and thought I had some improvement on fatigue. But that might have been the placebo effect.

kalynn06

I take B12, but only because I have had issues with iron deficiency and don't get enough B12 regularly from diet to make sure the iron I do get is absorbed.

Toddrific

I took B vitamins..made my pee nuclear!

Gt3ch

If you're having fatigue issues there's nothing wrong with trying it. It's a water soluble vitamin so there's no danger in taking too much. Some prefer large doses via injection but the sublingual drops are absorbed well and probably a good bet.

But the problem probably isn't a B12 deficiency and B12 isn't generally considered much of a stimulant. Your problem is shift work and your circadian rhythm. I noticed you were asking about celexa and nasal steroids in another thread. Sleep problems are absolutely related to anxiety, depression, & weight gain. There are some that believe excessive coffee and stimulant use can contribute to nasal congestion and sinus issues.

Dealing with evening shifts is challenging for normal people. I have the opposite problem and only feel human at night. (Maybe I'm a vampire?) One of the ways I perk my mind up in the dreaded daytime is with healthy fats like avocado, walnuts, & coconut oil.

Definitely google shift work disorder and experiment with coping strategies.

NeverGivesUp

I have a B12 deficiency so I get a shot every 3 months in my hip. I got one today as a matter of fact. It is silly in my opinion and sometimes dangerous (as found with Calcium, vitamin A and E) to take vitamins you do not need. get a blood test to see if you need it first.

melsinct

I am naturally deficient in B12 even though I am a meat eater (determined through blood work at the doctor's office). I was put on supplements and now my levels are fine. I feel no different now than I did when I was severely deficient. I don't really think anyone should take supplements without reason. A multivitamin is fine but loading up on supplements that you probably don't need isn't a great idea. When you get routine blood work done at your doctor, ask them to do tests for vitamin deficiencies. If you aren't deficient, then you are just wasting your money on a placebo effect.

lisa28115

If you're having fatigue issues there's nothing wrong with trying it. It's a water soluble vitamin so there's no danger in taking too much. Some prefer large doses via injection but the sublingual drops are absorbed well and probably a good bet.

But the problem probably isn't a B12 deficiency and B12 isn't generally considered much of a stimulant. Your problem is shift work and your circadian rhythm. I noticed you were asking about celexa and nasal steroids in another thread. Sleep problems are absolutely related to anxiety, depression, & weight gain. There are some that believe excessive coffee and stimulant use can contribute to nasal congestion and sinus issues.

Dealing with evening shifts is challenging for normal people. I have the opposite problem and only feel human at night. (Maybe I'm a vampire?) One of the ways I perk my mind up in the dreaded daytime is with healthy fats like avocado, walnuts, & coconut oil.

Definitely google shift work disorder and experiment with coping strategies.

i limit myself to 2 cups of coffee per night

Gt3ch

i limit myself to 2 cups of coffee per night

It might not be your problem. Just putting it out there. FYI I seem to have issues with particular coffees. I have this Sumatra Dark Roast that every time my nose closes up when I drink it. The fresh espresso I get from my local market or Starbucks VIA seems to agree with me as long as I only drink them a few times a week and take a break from coffee for a few weeks at a time. But I could be an edge case. YMMV esp. if you just have seasonal allergies. (My problems are year round.)

Personally I don't find coffee is that great for mental alertness. If you can't get your hands on Ritalin, avocado can be surprisingly effective as long as you're not too exhausted and didn't just eat some.

Caffeine will mess with your sleep. It stays in your body long after you drink it. Your last cup should be a minimum of 4 or 6 hours before you go to bed. (The longer the better.)

I basically live on Sudafed and my allergist is telling me he thinks Sudafed can cause rebound. I'm not sure I agree but it's a great decongestant and OK stimulant. Rebound is an issue for allergy sufferers so stay away from Afrin and saline sprays with preservatives.

Have you tried B100 complex pills? Some swear by them but I've had limited success.

bcattoes

Last year I started taking a B complex vitamin supplement, which includes B12, on advice from my doctor. I didn't notice any increase in energy.