VITAMIN B12 dosing strategies – 3 examples (and what I recommend)

Why is there such a range of doses in B12 supplements? Why do they often provide tens of thousands of percent of the RDA? Is this safe? Why is it so hard to find more conservatively dosed supplements? How much should you take?

And do you really need to take thousands of micrograms of the vitamin to get enough?

It is important to remember that the pros of ensuring a good B12 status far outweigh the potential negatives associated with how we must dose it to achieve this status. That being said, there may now be value in using a little more finesse in our dosing strategy and determining a dose that will provide enough B12 without ingesting thousands of micrograms unnecessarily.

Today we'll be exploring the relevant aspects of B12 absorption and how you can use them as a starting point to work out a conservative dosing strategy that still has a high probability of achieving adequacy, including three examples of regimens to make this topic a little easier to understand.

Please note that the strategies discussed in this video apply to healthy people with no known absorption issues. High-dose B12 supplements exist for a reason and are very effective for acquiring and maintaining a good status in some people with B12 problems, which are very common. In this case, the benefits of high-dose B12 supplementation far outweigh any potential drawbacks and you should persist with the regimen prescribed by your healthcare provider.
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Видео VITAMIN B12 dosing strategies – 3 examples (and what I recommend) канала Dr. Des Harrington