B12 question

[babbabuee]

I was taking B12(Cyanocabalamine) every 3-4 days as needed at about 1mL, which the package claims is 1000mcg/mL.
So then I got this B complex (Vet grade) and was reading the contents. It has B1, B6, B2 and a whopping 5mcg of B12. 5mcg? WTF? Seems to me that this complex is a totally different solution. Anyone else have experience with this?

 

[babbabuee]

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[BeachBuff]

I received vet-grade B complex and started using a couple of weeks ago. I am very happy with results compared to oral that I had been taking for years.
I am a newbie, so hope I don't get slammed.
Maybe it was just the kind you got. I paid $3.65 for mine and here is the label info, go to;
http://www.americanlivestock.com/showLabelInfo.jsp?productFamilyId=1420
I did not order from there, but found it cheaper elsewhere, but this was the only place I found good label info. That label info shows 100mcg per ml of B12. I think it is the difference in getting "fortified" or not, but I could be wrong because I am new to it too.
BeachBuff

 

[babbabuee]

beach,
like I said, the B12 I was taking was like 1000mcg/mL. I always thought that was the B Vitamin to have.
do you notice energy level boosts or appetite increase?

 

[BeachBuff]

Babba,
Yes and yes...actually it is better to have a complex when taking B vitamins. The reason being that you will get better absorption of the B12 and there are many benefits to your body from the other Bs too. Especially stress relief, relaxation, concentration, focus, recovery, immunity, etc. You can also help your body use these Bs more effectively by taking Spirulina. I have just recently found that out, but Spirulina has been in the some of the Soy and Whey shakes that I have used for years. Guess I was getting the benefit without really knowing it.
You can also find good sources of Bs in Kale and I think in Yams.
Like I said, I just started the injects not too long ago, but I had always had to take soooo much of the oral for my body to absorb a fraction of them. After years of that it just seemed like such a waste, so I turned to this. I have been using a few cubic centimeters every few days until I feel that I get my body's level up to a good amount. Probably 3 weeks, then I will just go once a week because it does stay in your system some and from what I understand, once you get the level up, then it stays up for long periods of time. For instance my grandfather took 1 shot a week for 4 weeks and now just has one shot a month. I may eventually be able to go to 2-4 weeks also, but I know my body needs more with all the stress I put on it with weight lifting and cardio, etc.
Hope I have helped,

 

[02gixxersix]

How bout 1 shot of b12 abnd one of B complex. That should do the trick. I take it EOD by the way.

 

[BeachBuff]

02,
That is probably an excellent solution. Good point. I think I would actually mix them myself.
Why didn't I ever think of that?

 

[babbabuee]

that's what I was thinking too, mix that is. well, I'm almost out of b12, so B complex, here I come.

 

[02gixxersix]

I think I'm gonna order some B complex later tonight actually. I luv B12 so much I wanna try new things lol.

 

[tapoutm]

does it really work?

 

[babbabuee]

myself and my roommate claim increased energy levels from the B12. Usually takes an hour or so to kick in and then levels seem increased from about 8 hours or so.

 

[tapoutm]

Damn 8 hours it's like crank!!!

 

[sconoscuito]

b12 is a vitamin like this right
http://www.herbaladvisor.com/shop/xq/asp/ptid.32582/qx/productDetail.htm

it says that it helps increase red blood cells which means ur body will carry more oxygen to muscles? is that true?

if so then you will have more endurance...


right or am I wrong?

 

[BeachBuff]

Yes, B12 is a vitamin. Yes, just like in your link. We are talking about injectable which your body uses a lot more effectively than taking the pills that are in your link. There are also sublingual B12 drops which are somwhere inbetween in effectiveness.
Atleast for me it does increase energy, focus, and lots of other good stuff. I also feel that it does increase bloodflow to the muscles. I sometimes feel "pumped" for hours after a shot. Could be psychological, but I doubt it, my muscles get damn hard. It also increases my libido. May only be for women, but it is a nice effect for me. Makes working out after TWICE as fun!! Heehee

 

[sconoscuito]

good stuff... do you know what the liquid form is called by any chance?

 

[BeachBuff]

As far as I know it is just called cyanocabalamine, like in the first post of this thread.
Do read what I said previously about the complex too. I think it really does help to have all the Bs, but more of the 12.

 

[rrrr]

I was just going to ask this. I hear different things on b12. I've heard people take it to lose weight(have no idea why), people take it to increase their hunger,increase energy, and increase red blood cells, are all of these true?