Hi All,

I have a question about the B12s I was reading my multi vits and it has 414% DV of B12 do I really need another supplement?

Nancy

The body?s ability to absorb Vitamin B12 from dietary supplements is largely limited. For example, only about 10 mcg of a 500 mcg oral supplement is actually absorbed in healthy people.

B12 aids in metabolism, so it is very important to WLS patients. I have it in my multi and still take it extra as my doctor recommends.

Thanks! That explains it will order some now.

Nancy

My nutritionalist actually told me because I have two kids under the age of 5 that I could take it (2,500mcg) 3 times per week to give me extra energy.

I have to take B12. It is good for energy and your metabolism. I would take extra.

Does is Reeeally help you w/your metabolism?

I'm going for my first blood work this Wed. (for my 3 month check up) Pre-op they told me that they'll want to see my B12 "off the chart....I don't know why, but I guess he wants it up there! I take a 2500 mg once a week minimum, sometimes I take an extra just for good measure. The bottle says you can take it daily!

Hi All,

I have a question about the B12s I was reading my multi vits and it has 414% DV of B12 do I really need another supplement?

Nancy

I'm 5 months post-op and picked up my script today for the 1000mcg shot that I'm instructed to take once a week. The pharmacist said it's water soluble so whatever your body doesnt need, you will urinate out.

I had the option of a shot once monthly or 1000 mcg sublingual weekly. They gave me a B12 shot in the hospital so I'll start the sublingual in a couple weeks. I think I got 2500 mcg though.

There is a 1000 sublingual? Hmmm. I did not know that. May have to look into it. I Have tried the nasal spray once a week. It irritated my nose and it's extremely expensive.