b12

jtie

can someone explain to me the purpose of b12. I was informed it gives you a big appitite but im sure thats not all.

Nick500

injectable vit b12 is used to majorly increase your appetite.

some more info:

Vitamin B12 (Cobalamine) can help with the following:


Autoimmune Vitiligo
Because many people with vitiligo also have stomach malfunction, they do not absorb vitamin B12 and folic acid very well. This may be part of the reason why these nutrients, along with vitamin C, are often successfully used as part of a vitiligo repigmentation program. Suggested doses are 5mg folic acid and 1000mg vitamin C, twice daily. For the best chance of success, the vitamin B12 should be given by injection, 1000mcg weekly. Several months are usually required before early repigmentation is seen.

Myasthenia Gravis
To enhance acetylcholine levels take vitamin B12 1000mcg sublingually each day.

Circulation
Atherosclerosis

Diet
A Raw Food/Fruitarian Diet
B12 supplementation is HIGHLY recommended for those on a raw food vegan diet.

A Vegan Diet
B12 supplementation is highly recommended for those on a vegan diet.

A Vegetarian Diet
B12 supplementation is generally recommended for those on a vegetarian diet.

Digestion
Atrophic Gastritis
IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
Vitamins B12, A, D, E and K along with calcium and a lactose-free diet are often recommended by clinicians treating IBS.

Hormones
Histapenia (Histamine Low)

Infections
Helicobacter Pylori Infection
H. Pylori infection may result in Vitamin B12 deficiency.

Inflammation
Bursitis
Vitamin B12 injections at 1mg daily for two weeks has eliminated pain in the majority of cases of shoulder and hip bursitis.

Lab Values
Elevated Homocysteine Levels
Since most people with a high homocysteine level don't get enough folic acid, vitamin B6 or B12 in their diet, supplementing with these vitamins helps return homocysteine to normal levels.

Mental
Anxiety
Low B12 levels have been found to be related to self-reported overall distress level and specifically to depression, anxiety, confusion, and possibly nervousness as well as to clinically rated depressed and anxious mood. [J Psychosom Res 2000 Feb 1; 48(2): pp.177-85]

Metabolic
Sulfite Sensitivity
Supplementation with B12 may reduce sulfite sensitivity. In one study the oxidative action of vitamin B12 was able to block a sulfite-induced bronchospasm in 4 out of 5 asthmatic children. In another study, the following conditions responded to B12 use: Intractable asthma - 18 out of 20 patients improved; Chronic urticaria - 9/10 improved; Chronic contact dermatitis - 6/6 improved; Atopic dermatitis - 1/10 greatly improved and 5/10 moderately improved with 1000mcg IM once weekly for 4 weeks. [J Allergy 2: 183- 5, 1951]

Blood levels of B12 indicate that sublingual B12 becomes available as early as 15 minutes after administration and is still elevated at 24 hours, suggesting that a once-daily dose of 2000-4000mcg would be an effective prophylactic measure. [Bhat N.K. - Presentation at the 43rd Annual Meeting, American Academy of Allergy and Immunology, 1987]


Not recommended for:
Metabolic Diet Type

Musculo-Skeletal
Muscle Cramps / Twitching

Nervous System
Bell's Palsy
Methylcobalamin, a form of vitamin B12, was compared with steroids in a trial involving 60 patients with Bell's palsy. The shortest time required for complete recovery of facial nerve function occurred in the group receiving Methylcobalamin alone. A therapeutic dose would be a minimum of 1500mcg and a maximum of 6000mcg per day, by injection. It was administered by intramuscular injection 3 times weekly for 8 weeks (or until recovery). The results of this study have not been validated, and administration of methylcobalamin has not become a common treatment.

Cyanocobalamin is reported to have worked in a couple chronic cases at high doses also. [J Indian Med Assoc 33: pp.129- 31, 1959]

Nervous Breakdown Tendency
Chronic mild to moderate B12 deficiency may be associated with nervousness. A study was carried out on 1081 healthy young men aged 17-29 which measured current mental state through the 'Adjective Check List' test. There was a very high correlation (p<0.05) between those found to be chronically deficient in vitamin B12 (based on repeated measures of plasma cobalamin levels) and those who were found to be significantly more anxious.

Nutrients
Vitamin B12 Requirement
Treatment is highly effective. The form of vitamin B12 known as hydroxocobalamin is given by injection into a muscle twice during the first week and then weekly until the anemia and all other symptoms of deficiency have been fully corrected. It may be necessary to stay on a maintenance dosage of vitamin B12 every three months for life to stop the problem coming back.

Organ Health
Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 (with or without folic acid) has been reported in studies from the 1950s to help some people with hepatitis.[1] [2] Vitamin B12 injections are likely to be more beneficial than oral administration, though 1,000mcg taken orally each day can also be supplemented.

[1] Campbell RE, Pruitt FW. Vitamin B12 in the treatment of viral hepatitis. Am J Med Sci 1952;224: pp.25262
[2] Campbell RE, Pruitt FW. The effect of vitamin B12 and folic acid in the treatment of viral hepatitis. Am J Med Sci 1955;229: pp.815

Respiratory
Asthma
In one clinical trial, weekly 1,000mcg intramuscular injections produced definite improvement in asthmatic children. Of 20 patients, 18 showed less shortness of breath on exertion, as well as improved appetite, sleep, and general condition. When given sublingually prior to a sulfite challenge, vitamin B12 appears to be especially effective in cases of asthma caused by sulfite sensitivity.

Skin-Hair-Nails
Hives
Vitamin B12 injections, at least 1000mcg weekly, has been reported to reduce the frequency and severity of urticaria in chronic cases. [J Am Geriatr Soc 1964;12: pp.79-85]



Vitamin B12 (Cobalamine) can help prevent the following:


Aging Alzheimer's Disease
Low levels of vitamin B12 have been linked to an increased risk Alzheimer's disease. [Neurology, May 2000] It remains unclear as to whether B12 supplementation will reduce the risk.

jtie

thanks for all the good information , i appreciate it .

IronJunkey

That is some good legal stuff you can inject! I got it perscribed and it was awosome im gonna get more... 8)

crazycal1

Myasthenia Gravis -
my next door neighbour has this-the poor bastard is just wasting away-so sad :cry:

IronJunkey

i also got it this from a doc. its awsome..deff. check it out..

SoulCard

I was jus thinkin of tryin some of this for a while...i'll let ya know what i think...

Nick500

injectable?

Anonymous

i use b12 tablets. ! i jsu use them for the strength they are said to give.

SoulCard

...yes, is dirt cheap (30 bucks for 30ml vial at 1ml/day) and from what i have read is the most effective way to administer to get the benefit...