Comments on: Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Explained

By: Tom

Tom — Thu, 13 May 2010 22:02:06 +0000

Hey Melaine. So sorry to hear. Have the injections stopped all the negative symptoms?

By: Melaine

Melaine — Thu, 13 May 2010 17:54:32 +0000

I am a 28 year old female..a year ago I found out that my body does not absorb b12, they tried oral pills which did not help my b12 level, i am now and have been on injections for over a year now. My doctor told me I will mos likely be taking injections the rest of my life. I have been checked for any underlying causes and my doctor stated that sometimes the defiency just happens. I had no energy, numbness and tingling in my hands, cold hands and feet, heart palpitations and other symptoms that are not only b12 related but scary as well….

By: RAj

RAj — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:08:41 +0000

Hi Rose, The vitmin B12 supplements is not necessary for a longer peroid time . she has already taken for seven months, its more than enough. There is no use in continuing it for a longer time as your niece is quite young, just tell her to change her food habbits. A little jogging will help her lot.

By: Tom

Tom — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 10:20:41 +0000

Hi Rose. I’m sorry to hear that. I don’t know why your GP would have stopped giving your daughter the supplements although I am really not the best person to ask. I’m not a qualified dietician or a doctor. This article is just intended to give an overview of vitamin B12. My advice would be to explain your concerns to your GP and get their side of the story. I’m sure they have a valid reason for stopping the supplements.

By: Rose

Rose — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:54:56 +0000

My niece has been getting vit B12 supplements from GP for several months now … her body doesn’t absorb enough .. Her GP has now told her he will not be giving her any more ……. She feels aggrieved at this because her “life ” had changed since being given the supplements … much more energy . not as sleepy etc .. my question is : is there a reason for this ? … is there a problem with long term use ? …. she is 28 yrs old and otherwise healthy 7 active , she eats a normal healthy diet … not vegetarian ..

By: Tom

Tom — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 21:37:53 +0000

Thanks for the additional info Raj.

By: Raj

Raj — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:53:46 +0000

It’s a nice article on Vit B12, but the most synthesised form of Vit B12 nowadays is used known as Methycobalamin. The best use of this drug is in Diabetic Neuropathy.

By: Tom

Tom — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 23:02:12 +0000

Thanks Andrew. Glad you like them. I’ve tried to put together a good overview of all the vitamins without getting too technical. It’s also helped me find out exactly what the various fruits and vegetables are doing for me.

By: Andrew R

Andrew R — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 07:34:14 +0000

Hey Tom,

Great look at B12! Thanks for the article, I’ll make sure to check out the rest of the vitamins as well.

All the Best,

Andrew R