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B12 Vitamin
Question: Where can we find B12 vitamin other than animals's products? Does the B12 vitamin exist in another source than animals' meat?
Answer: Vitamin B-12 is naturally found in meat (especially liver and shellfish), milk and eggs. Animals, in turn, must obtain it directly or indirectly from bacteria, and these bacteria may inhabit a section of the gut which is posterior to the section where B-12 is absorbed. Thus, herbivorous animals must either obtain B-12 from bacteria in their rumens, or (if fermenting plant material in the hindgut) by reingestion of cecotrope fæces. Eggs are often mentioned as a good B-12 source, but they also contain a factor that blocks absorption.[23] Certain insects such as termites contain B-12 produced by their gut bacteria, in a manner analogous to ruminant animals.[24] An NIH Fact Sheet lists a variety of food sources of vitamin B-12.
Plants only supply B-12 to humans when the soil containing B-12-producing microorganisms has not been washed from them. For example, mushrooms are typically high in B-12 [25], but they are often grown in soil containing high amounts of manure and bacteria, and there is a serious question as to whether B-12 may be made by mushrooms themselves [26], and how much of it would be present after careful washing [27]. Vegan humans who eat only carefully washed vegetables must ordinarily take special care to supplement their diets accordingly. According to the U.K. Vegan Society, the only reliable vegan sources of B-12 are foods fortified with B-12 (including some plant milks, some soy products and some breakfast cereals), and B-12 supplements.[28]
While lacto-ovo vegetarians usually get enough B-12 through consuming dairy products, vitamin B-12 may be found to be lacking in those practicing vegan diets who do not use multivitamin supplements or eat B-12 fortified foods. Examples of fortified foods often consumed include fortified breakfast cereals, fortified soy-based products, and fortified energy bars. Claimed sources of B-12 that have been shown through direct studies[29] of vegans to be inadequate or unreliable include, laver (a seaweed), barley grass, and human gut bacteria. People on a vegan raw food diet are also susceptible to B-12 deficiency if no supplementation is used[30].
Question: Is it safe to take a Prenatal vitamin along with a B12 vitamin and Cranberry supplement everyday? The Prenatal vitamin brand is Spring Valley. It has:
Vitamin A - 4000 I.U
Vit. C - 120 mg
Vit. D - 400 I.U
Vit. E - 30 I.U
Thiamin (Vit. B1) - 1.8 mg
Riboflavin (Vit. B12) - 1.7 mg
Niacin - 20 mg
Vit. B6 - 2.6 mg
Folic Acid - 800 mcg
Vit. B12 - 8 mcg
Calcium - 200 mg
Iron - 28 mg
Zinc - 25 mg
The Vitamin B12 I'm taking in a different pill is the same brand with:
B-12 - 1 mg (1000 mcg)
Calcium - 30 mg
The Cranberry I take (for kidneys) is AZO brand and it has 900 mg of Natural Cranberry Powder.
I am not pregnant, I am taking these for health and energy (B12). What's the difference in the two B12's in the prenatal and the seperate B12 pill? Is that too much? Does B12 really give you more energy? I am also taking Phenteremine 37.5 mg. I have been taking it for two weeks, with great results. Since it kills my appetite, I am going to start taking these pills. Let me know if it's okay, or if I should quit.
Answer: There are no problems with the supplements you are taking in combination.
But it is highly unlikely that you have a B-12 deficiency - it's sort of an 'urban myth' that B-12 will give people more energy. When you have anemia from a B-12 deficiency you can feel tired, and correcting that will make you feel you have more energy, but the same isn't true when you take extra B-12 when you're normal. (B-12 is found in meat, eggs, and milk products - unless you are a pure vegan, you've probably got normal levels, and B-12 is the only B vitamin stored by the body.)
Keep taking the multiple vitamin and the cranberry, but save your money on the B-12 supplement.
Question: what are possible side effects to the b12 vitamin? i have recently started taking b12 vitamins i purchased at wal-mart for like 3 dollars because there supposed to increase you metabolism and give you energy. they are the sublingual dots.. and i think i may take way to many of them at a time at one point i was taking about ten a day just because i didn't think it would hurt anything. i want to know if there are any side effects to taking too many?
Answer: your testicles will pop and your penis will fall off...
Question: Can you take vitamin b12 shots solely for fatigue? Does anyone here take vitamin b12 shots only for fatigue and nothing else? I am always tired but I went to do blood tests and found nothing. Would it be safe to give myself a shot once a week?
Answer: If you are having a fatigue problem B-12 is a really good thing to try. I have had this all my life, and was 50 before I found B-12.
I take a daily B-12/B-6/Folic acid tablet that disolves under the tongue. Humans do not absorb B-12 very well from the stomach. I get my pills from a mail-order company called TriVita ---you might also get them from a health-food store.
You might cut down to 1/2 tab after a week or so --I have.
The stuff is MAGIC if that is your problem. I read that 10% of people have a severe B-12 shortage that doesn't show up on blood tests.The effect is instant. Fatigue was my only problem! Good luck!!
(TriVita is in Arizona, USA,1-800-991-7116)
Question: what is vitamin b12 is good for? i need to know what vitamin b12 is good for? and whats the difference between folic acid and b12?
Answer: Vitamin B12 is naturally found in animal foods including fish, meat, poultry, eggs, milk, and milk products. Fortified breakfast cereals are a particularly valuable source of vitamin B12 for vegetarians .
Vitamin B12 works in close partnership with folate in the synthesis of the building blocks for DNA and RNA synthesis as well as the synthesis of molecules important for the maintenance of the integrity of the genome. It is also essential for the maintenance of the integrity of the nervous system and for the synthesis of molecules which are involved in fatty acid biosynthesis and the production of energy. The human body does all of this with just two to three milligrams of the vitamin, which is much less than the weight of a tenth of a drop of water. It is even speculated that B12 was mainly responsible for the origin of the DNA world from the RNA world.
Our bodies absorb folic acid and vitamin B12 differently, so different amounts of each are needed.
Question: Can I get my vitamin b12 requirements solely from yoghurt and eggs? I don't eat meat but I regularly eat yoghurt that contains live cultures and most days I will have an egg in one form or another. Can I rest assured that I am getting the vitamin b12 I need via these sources alone?
Answer: If your eating one egg a day and a cup of yogurt, your getting all the Vitamin B12 you need and more.
Vegetarian diet: How to get the best nutrition
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/vegetarian-diet/HQ01596
Question: Do breast milk from a vegan mother contains Vitamin B12 if the mother only depends to its small intestine? Do breast milk from a vegan mother contains Vitamin B12 if the mother only depends to vitamin b12 produced and absorbed by the its small intestine? Is this enough?
Answer: A nursing mother who is on a vegan diet is taking big risks with the health of her baby. Maybe the baby will have sufficient nourishment, maybe not. The best thing to do is to drop the vegan diet until the baby is weaned.
Question: What part of a blood test report shows levels of vitamin B12? All of these words are so big and scientific and I can't figure out which one indicates vitamin b12 in the blood. What word should I looks for in the blood test report that indicated how much vitamin b12 is in the blood?
Answer: Vitamin B12, or cyanocobalamin, levels are not part of the usual testing. It's common not to test specifically for that unless other things suggest pernicious anemia. That would be the case with such surrogate markers as an elevated mean corpuscular volume (MCV), which is going to be found in the vicinity of the RBC count, Hgb and Hct on the CBC.
Question: what is the difference between vitamin b12 and the b12 injection? If i take the vitamin b12 will it do the same thing? Im trying to loose a couple pounds and get more energy. I exercise 5 days a week
Answer: The only difference is the time of absorption. Injections are introduced and absorbed into the blood stream immediately. while a vitamin b12 pill will take a while.
Question: What is the test for Vitamin B12 Deficiancy? My son is 4.7 yrs and he is hving white hair, anemic , he must be hving Vitamin B12 deficiency. what will be the test for it and how could be is sure for that.and what is cure for it.
Kindly tell me the detail.
Answer: Hi bobby,
B12 and folate are B complex vitamins that are necessary for normal red blood cell formation, tissue and cellular repair, and DNA synthesis. A B12 and/or folate deficiency reflects a chronic shortage of one or both of these vitamins. Since the body stores 3 to 5 years worth of B12 and several months’ supply of folate in the liver, deficiencies and their associated symptoms can take months to years to manifest in adults. Infants and children will show signs of deficiency more rapidly, however, as they have not yet established extensive reserves.
Over time, a deficiency in either B12 or folate can lead to macrocytic anemia, a condition characterized by the production of fewer, but larger red blood cells and a decreased ability to carry oxygen. Due to the anemia, patients may be weak, light-headed, and short of breath. A deficiency in B12 can also result in varying degrees of neuropathy, nerve damage that can cause tingling and numbness in the patient’s hands and feet and mental changes that range from confusion and irritability to severe dementia.
Pregnant women need increased amounts of folate for proper fetal development. If a woman has a folate deficiency prior to pregnancy, it will be intensified during gestation and may lead to premature birth and neural tube birth defects, such as spina bifida, in the child.
Symptoms
The symptoms associated with B12 and folate deficiency are frequently subtle and nonspecific. They are related to the resulting macrocytic anemia, nerve involvement, and gastrointestinal changes. Patients with an early deficiency may be diagnosed before they experience any overt symptoms. Other affected patients may experience a variety of mild to severe symptoms that can include:
* Confusion
* Paranoia
* Diarrhea
* Dizziness
* Fatigue, weakness
* Loss of appetite
* Malabsorption
* Paleness
* Rapid heart rate
* Shortness of breath
* Sore tongue and mouth
* Tingling, numbness, and/or burning in the feet, hands, arms, and legs (with B12)
Tests
The anemia and large red blood cells of a vitamin B12 or folate deficiency are frequently detected during a routine CBC (Complete Blood Count) test. Laboratory testing is used to detect a deficiency, determine its severity, establish the underlying cause of the deficiency, and to monitor the effectiveness of treatment.
Laboratory Tests
Frequently ordered to diagnose and monitor B12 and folate deficiency:
* B12. If low, a deficiency is indicated, but it does not identify the cause. If normal, a folate deficiency may still be present. May be ordered to monitor the effectiveness of treatment.
* CBC (Complete Blood Count). A group of tests ordered routinely to screen for blood cell abnormalities. It measures cell types, quantities, and characteristics. With both B12 and folate deficiency anemia, the amount of hemoglobin may be low and the red blood cells (RBCs) are abnormally large (macrocytic or megaloblastic). White blood cells and platelets also may be decreased.
* Folate. Either serum or RBC folate may be tested. Some believe that the RBC folate is more clinically relevant. If either is low, it indicates a deficiency. If normal, a B12 deficiency may still be present. May be ordered to monitor the effectiveness of treatment.
Seldom but sometimes used to diagnose B12 and folate deficiency:
* Methylmalonic Acid (MMA). Sometimes ordered to help detect mild or early B12 deficiency.
* Homocysteine. Occasionally ordered. May be elevated in both B12 and folate deficiency.
Ordered to help determine the cause of a B12 deficiency:
* Schilling Test. Once frequently ordered to confirm a diagnosis of pernicious anemia. This test is no longer generally available.
* Intrinsic Factor Binding Antibody. Interferes with B12 binding. It may be present in those with pernicious anemia. This is a specialized test that is not commonly available.
* Intrinsic Factor Blocking Antibody. A protein that prevents B12 from binding to intrinsic factor. It is present in more than 50 percent of all patients with pernicious anemia.
* Parietal Cell Antibody. An antibody against the parietal cells that produce intrinsic factor. Present in a large percentage of pernicious anemia patients but may also be seen in other disorders.
- Mohit
Question: How many cobalt atoms are in a 12 oz red bull can by vitamin b12 molecules alone? From a 12oz can of original Redbull how many cobalt atoms are present from the amount of vitamin b12 molecules alone?
Answer: Red Bull is the brand name of an energy drink sold by Red Bull GmbH. It contains, per 250 mL (8.3 U.S. fl. oz.) serving, about 5 μg of vitamin B12, with one Cobalt atom contained in each B12 molecule.
In a 12 oz red bull can, it contains:
(12/8.3)*5 μg = 7.23 μg
of B12.
Since the molar mass of B12 is 1355.37 g/mol, the total number of cobalt atoms must be about:
(7.23*10^-6/1355.37)*6.022*10^23 = 3.2*10^15
Question: Will Vitamin B12 help you sleep if taken at night? I take Mirapex which is supposed to make you drowsy. I was told if I take a Vitamin B12 with it, it will help me sleep. Is that true?
Answer: B vitamins give you energy, therefore you should take them in the morning.
Question: ♥ Do vitamin B12 shots have to be intramuscular? Can they be injected subcutaneously ♥? A family member of mine who is a retired nurse has been giving my grandmother vitamin B12 shots for a while and she has very little muscle and it's a pain each month to find a good place with muscle. We have tried major muscles, but I was just wondering if it can be given subcu. since another family member of mine said it could, (she's a nurse) and said it would be absorbed faster, but I'm not sure if it would last very long.
Thanks in advance! :)
Answer: Yes B12 should be IM.
Question: Anyone ever taken those vitamin B12 under the tongue tablets? I bought a bottle of the 2500 mcg. vitamin B12 tablets that you place under your tongue as seen in the magazines. They're suppose to give a person a burst of energy. Do they really work? Are they safe to take? Any info on these would be appreciated.
Answer: I take B12, and ever since I feel a lot better. I take 1000 mcg because 2500 was too much for me. They are safe to take, but I think that your should start off with a lower mcg, but your better off asking the pharmacist.
Question: Is it possible to take too much vitamin B12? I read pregnant women are often B12 deficient and should take a supplement. I have been taking 100 mcg supplements the past few days but I recently read you only need about 2,6 mcg a day! WIll it simply be eliminated like Vitamin C or should I be worried?
Answer: Vitamins A,D,E,K are the fat soluble ones. Others are water soluble. To my knowledge, none of the water soluble ones are stored to unsafe levels. They just make your urine very expensive!
Question: can u take vitamin b12 along with the anti depressant CITALOPRAM? I take the anti-depressant Citalopram and i had heard that vitamin b12 is very good for depression. Can i take them both together?
Answer: Taking additional B12 has no effect on depression.
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