Questions for injectable B12 users.

[jozifp103]

Thinking about running some injectable B12, but have a few questions that my research hasn't answered so well. There seems to be conflicting info so I'll just seek out some first hand experience.


1.) Mythylcobolamine vs. Cyanocobalamine. Supposedly cyano has to be broken down to methyl before it can be used, and ends up losing a lot of potency in the process, making methyl far superior. However, methyl is far more expensive....worth the price difference?


2.) Do you have to up the dose if using cyano since it is not absorbed as efficiently as methyl?


3.) What dosing schedule worked best for you, and was it subQ or IM?


Thanks all!

 

[VictorZ06]

Thinking about running some injectable B12, but have a few questions that my research hasn't answered so well. There seems to be conflicting info so I'll just seek out some first hand experience.


1.) Mythylcobolamine vs. Cyanocobalamine. Supposedly cyano has to be broken down to methyl before it can be used, and ends up losing a lot of potency in the process, making methyl far superior. However, methyl is far more expensive....worth the price difference?


2.) Do you have to up the dose if using cyano since it is not absorbed as efficiently as methyl?


3.) What dosing schedule worked best for you, and was it subQ or IM?


Thanks all!

IM is best, but SubQ will work. Check what the FDA says about that. Some docs insist on IM, but my hematologist said it really doesn't make a difference. Most are fine using it once a month, I had low iron levels for a while so I got used to taking it once a week.



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[Stat42]

My girl had low iron levels for a while so she got prescription cyano.. Her iron levels are good now and she hates needles so she just gives it to me. I pin it every other week instead of the doc recommend once a month and seems to work better


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