Question:
can you get too much B12?
Taking B12 shot once a month, but still no energy. Thinking about trying sublingual B12. Can you get too much of a good thing? — sandy W. (posted on April 12, 2002)
April 12, 2002
I am also taking sublingual B12 and monthly shots. Both my surgeon and pcp
have told me that you cannot overdose on B12. I have noticed an increase in
energy since starting the shots and can tell when I need to get another
one.
— Cindy K.
April 12, 2002
According to my family physician, you really can't overdose on B-12 (at
least taking reasonable amounts). Any extra is just flushed out through
your urine. So taking a little bit extra shouldn't hurt you. My wife, who
is 12 months Post-op, had been struggling with low B-12 because at her 6
month follow blood work her B-12 was fairly high so she cut down on her
doses. Then it got way to low and she was dragging for 2 months trying to
get it back up. I am only 6 weeks Post-op and taking sublingual 2 times a
week even though my surgeon only recommends 1. Better to be safe than
sorry.
— Dell H.
April 12, 2002
I have been taking a B-12 shot every 2 weeks now for the past 2 months and
my energy has almost doubled what it was. I am 1 yr post-op and have been
on b-12 shots since my 3rd month. I was alway dragging by the 2nd week.
Now I love it, I can barely feel the shots now.
— lynbaby B.
April 12, 2002
According to my surgeon and my dietician, both say NO, you can't overdose,
it will pass through your urine. Sugeon said "You will pee it
out."
— Angela S.
April 12, 2002
Vitamins are either water-soluble or fat-soluble. The B vitamins (including
B12) are water-soluble, which means that your body will absorb what it
needs and pass the rest through your urine. the fat soluble vitamins are
the ones you can get too much of. Those are A,D,E and K. Minerals are
fat-soluble too. Those are the ones you want to be cautious not to take
too much of or over time they could affect you adversely.
— Jess R.
April 12, 2002
Are the injections being given properly? ie: in the muscle And a long
needle? MAke sure , that can make all the diff. in the world . Not just
"under the skin."
— Marie A.
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