Vitamin B

[blunomore]

To combat general fatigue, what has been your experience in using Vit B?

B, or B6 or something else?

And do you recommend a particular brand?

Thanks

 

[ShaunSA]

Are you vegetarian blu?

I take a B12/B Co shot once a week. Only started the last year though. Didn't need it before.

If you have someone who can give you the shots but them otc at Diskem.

 

[Ancalagon]

You get a shot once per week? Isn't it easier just to buy the tablets?

 

[ShaunSA]

You get a shot once per week? Isn't it easier just to buy the tablets?

I tried the tabs. They do squat for me.

Figured out once a week shot works best for me after trial and error.

 

[blunomore]

Are you vegetarian blu?

I take a B12/B Co shot once a week. Only started the last year though. Didn't need it before.

If you have someone who can give you the shots but them otc at Diskem.

Oh my gosh, I hate injections. I 'd rather double up on the tablets / pills.

 

[ShaunSA]

Oh my gosh, I hate injections. I 'd rather double up on the tablets / pills.

You can try them but in my case they did nothing.

Most people will get away with a monthly shot or sometimes even longer than that.

 

[TehStranger]

Are you vegetarian blu?

I take a B12/B Co shot once a week. Only started the last year though. Didn't need it before.

If you have someone who can give you the shots but them otc at Diskem.

/Ponders making jokes about "Vitamin D" shots

I tried the tabs. They do squat for me.

Figured out once a week shot works best for me after trial and error.

/Getting harder to resist

You can try them but in my case they did nothing.

Most people will get away with a monthly shot or sometimes even longer than that.

/Joke is now too easy

 

[saor]

They're generally only useful / noticeable if you're deficient.
You're eating right, getting some exercise, sleeping ok?

 

[blunomore]

What brand of tablets were you considering using Shaun?

 

[blunomore]

They're generally only useful / noticeable if you're deficient.
You're eating right, getting some exercise, sleeping ok?

Diet is probably deficient and am an insomniac.

 

[SinghDude]

@ Blu


Are you not iron deficient ?


If that is the case...

Perhaps look at eating more iron-rich foods and stop/reduce intake of food that inhibit iron absorption


The B12 jabs do very little IMO, tried it and still felt fatigued.

 

[blunomore]

@ Blu


Are you not iron deficient ?


If that is the case...

Perhaps look at eating more iron-rich foods and stop/reduce intake of food that inhibit iron absorption


The B12 jabs do very little IMO, tried it and still felt fatigued.

I do eat my share of green leafy veg, avo, fish, etc.

 

[saor]

http://www.solal.co.za/super-mega-b
It's better than the Solgar branded b-complex.

 

[Elfreako]

I use these: http://vitaforce.co.za/products/vitaforce/nutri-b/nutri-b and I do notice a difference when I don't take them.

 

[saor]

I use these: http://vitaforce.co.za/products/vitaforce/nutri-b/nutri-b and I do notice a difference when I don't take them.

I wouldn't bother with any b-complex that doesn't state the type of b-vitamin. B12 should be as Methylcobalamin, not Cyanocobalamin which is common. There's a general consensus that Methyl is the better form.

Cyanocobalamin is the most commonly supplemented form of vitamin B12, but you might be surprised to discover that this form of vitamin B12 does not actually occur in plants or animal tissues. In other words, outside of the chemically synthesized cyanocobalamin that you encounter as B12 in most vitamin supplements, you would be extremely hard pressed to find this compound in nature (in fact you would not be able to find it). As the name implies, cyanocobalamin contains a cyanide molecule. Most people are familiar with cyanide as a poisonous substance. Although the amount of cyanide in a normal B12 supplement is small and from a toxicology point, viewed as insignificant, your body will still need to remove and eliminate this compound. This removal is accomplished through your detoxification systems with substances like glutathione being very important for the elimination of the cyanide.

Compared with cyanocobalamin, it appears that methylcobalamin is better absorbed and retained in higher amounts within your tissues. In simple terms, they are used much more effectively. In general, methylcobalamin is used primarily in your liver, brain and nervous system.

If the box doesn't state it, rather look for one that does. There are more bioavailable forms of most b-vitamins and you should be given that info when buying, or at least on their site.

 

[cupcake]

Get your Vitamin D levels checked its a big culprit with fatigue especially if you spend alot of time indoors and wear sunblock.

 

[blunomore]

Very informative, thanks.

 

[cupcake]

What brand of tablets were you considering using Shaun?

Solol Super Mega-B is one of the best formulations, expensive but worth it.

 

[blunomore]

Get your Vitamin D levels checked its a big culprit with fatigue especially if you spend alot of time indoors and wear sunblock.

Interesting.

I work indoors and wear sunblock when I go running in the AM.

 

[saor]

To give you some idea of Pathcares pricing for blood tests. I think it's actually less if you do a few tests and pay cash.
http://www.pathcare.co.za/feelookups/