To B-12 or not to B-12 ;)

Fitnin6280
Fitnin6280 Posts: 618 Member
edited October 2 in Health and Weight Loss
Does anyone take B-12?? If yes, does it help? I have been super low on energy lately, so I thought I would give it a try, but I don't feel any better. Does it take a while to get the full benefits?

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  • KateHubb
    KateHubb Posts: 366 Member
    BUMP... just starting taking a B-complex today in hopes of an energy boost
  • brbetha01
    brbetha01 Posts: 179 Member
    I've been taking the B-complex and it gives me energy throughout the day. In fact, when I stopped taking them to see if there was a difference, fatigue set in right around 1:30-2 in my workday. When I started taking them again, the lag stopped. Plus, it is water soluble and any extra will come out.
  • bjohs
    bjohs Posts: 1,225 Member
    Does anyone take B-12?? If yes, does it help? I have been super low on energy lately, so I thought I would give it a try, but I don't feel any better. Does it take a while to get the full benefits?

    I just started taking it a week ago. I haven't noticed any changes yet... but I plan to give it month before deciding to continue or not.
  • cmiles23
    cmiles23 Posts: 234 Member
    i take b12 and a bcomplex and it can take a while but once you stop taking them u will realize they were helping trust me!!! i took them for a month and ran out and now i feel sluggish!!!!!!!!
  • mfastdriver123
    mfastdriver123 Posts: 143
    I have been taking B-12 shots and have not noticed a whole lot of difference. I have been taking them for energy. I'm going to switch to the pills and see if that is better.
  • christinad95
    christinad95 Posts: 201 Member
    I get a B-12 shot once a month. It gives you more B-12 then if you took a daily vitamin and yes, your energy will pick up. I can tell the week that I'm due for my shot because I start to get tired easily and honestly in my case, I can sleep the day away if someone would let me, lol. I recommend it especially if you are feeling fatigued alot.
  • LeanMeanJeanne
    LeanMeanJeanne Posts: 44 Member
    I do take an OTC B-12 supplement and I notice a BIG difference. I seldom eat meat, and after a round of blood work my Dr. diagnosed a deficiency. The prescription supplement was OUTRAGOUS in price, but the OTC one seems to be working just dandy, and the result was pretty immediate! Also, take a look and make sure you're getting enough iron in your diet, that can be a source of fatigue as well. Best of luck and hope you're feeling 100% in no time!
  • HollyNoelLate
    HollyNoelLate Posts: 2
    I just started taking B-12 as well. It has been 6 days and I do feel better but I also starting taking iron as well. I don't eat or like red meat including ham at all and haven't for 20 years. I get terrible migraines during my period so am also hoping this helps. So not sure if it's one or the both.
  • steffiejoe
    steffiejoe Posts: 313 Member
    For some strange reason when I take B-12 or B-complex it raises my blood pressure and causes a headache. It did increase my energy but not worth the side effects .
  • HollyNoelLate
    HollyNoelLate Posts: 2
    You would laugh if you read my post! We must have responded at the same time. My B-12 just says B-150 On the bottle. What does the OTC stand for?
  • DiamondRubyMom
    DiamondRubyMom Posts: 147 Member
    You might try drinking more water too. I often find i'm fatigued when i'm dehydrated.
  • bjohs
    bjohs Posts: 1,225 Member
    You would laugh if you read my post! We must have responded at the same time. My B-12 just says B-150 On the bottle. What does the OTC stand for?

    OTC = Over The Counter
  • DiamondRubyMom
    DiamondRubyMom Posts: 147 Member
    OTC is over the counter, i.e. not prescription
  • Fat_2_Fit_Mommy
    Fat_2_Fit_Mommy Posts: 569 Member
    bump, this is good thing to know. Especially since I get fatigue all the time.. I would love some thing will boost me energy..
  • CindyWarner
    CindyWarner Posts: 138
    Yes b-12 works for me. If you are decreasing grains from your diet it's recommended. Talk to your doctor.:smile:
  • KateHubb
    KateHubb Posts: 366 Member
    How much B12 is a good amount to be in a B-Complex vitamin? When I was looking at all the different kinds at the pharmacy, there was a wide range of mcg per pill.
  • blondebandbabe
    blondebandbabe Posts: 26 Member
    I took b12 shots a long time ago and now i take the sublingual otc supplements instead. The shot gives your the energy quicker, the pill takes a while to build up and give you energy, but I can't stand shots.!
  • keengkong
    keengkong Posts: 83 Member
    Most adults get enough vitamin B-12. However, people who don't eat any animal products generally need to take a vitamin B-12 supplement or eat foods fortified with vitamin B-12. If you are a vegetarian, but you drink plenty of milk, then you likely consume enough vitamin B-12. I have included a link to a fact sheet from the Office of Dietary Supplements, a subdivision of the U.S. National Institutes of Health. <http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/vitaminb12>.
  • brandiuntz
    brandiuntz Posts: 2,717 Member
    I take the sub-lingual OTC supplements on doctor's orders due to a deficiency. Helps with energy.
  • YepLilly
    YepLilly Posts: 129 Member
    Most adults get enough vitamin B-12. However, people who don't eat any animal products generally need to take a vitamin B-12 supplement or eat foods fortified with vitamin B-12. If you are a vegetarian, but you drink plenty of milk, then you likely consume enough vitamin B-12.

    This is pretty much what I was going to say. If you're a vegetarian you might have to increase your B-12 intake somehow. If you feel you may be deficient, ask your doctor for a Vitamin B blood test. Many people that take higher doses of a B-complex feel more energized, while others don't notice a difference.

    Sub-lingual Vitamin B is supposed to be absorbed better than tablets. Some people however are not able to absorb Vitamin B no matter what, so they require shots. Again, when in doubt, ask your doctor for a test. Currently I take 100% of the daily allowance, but I've been toying with the idea of increasing it. Not sure about it yet.
  • Pebble321
    Pebble321 Posts: 6,423 Member
    Agree.... get tested by your doctor, expecially if you have been eating vegetarian for some time. If you are deficient in B12 then adding it in will help.
    If you aren't deficient, I doubt that you will get lots of extra benefits
  • shipwreck3
    shipwreck3 Posts: 64
    I would so recommend it. I am on B-12 and mult-vitamin. I also take fish oil. I can tell a huge difference when I use vitamins verses when I forget a dose. Goodluck
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