"In the fifties, when chemo wasn’t yet widely used, high-dose B12 shots (10,000µg) were given to children with a neuroblastoma tumor, every two days, for 2-3 years. In most patients, the tumor disappeared either entirely or partially."
Exactly! Ones who are pushing a certain narrative appear to try and discredit or minimize the positive impact from vitamins/nutrients; they have no credibility in my book. Because they're subtlety and simultaneously undermining the dire consequences from man-made meds. And a typical omission entails the profound difference between synthetic vitamins (which are usually made by the same pharmaceutical companies as these meds) and organic ones, etc.
Yes, you are correct. Notice how they dont talk about that anymore? Cancer is caused by a parasite. A parasite! Not a vitamin. They lie to us about everything.
The most important thing this guy said in his video was in 4:17 timestamp. Correlation doesn't equal causation! The study he referred to showed people with high levels of B12 but that wasn't supplementing. It wasn't of people that got those high levels through supplementation. There's a big difference there. I think the way he said it was a bit misleading. The levels of those people with cancer was given for one unknown cause. Vitamin B12 is extremely safe even in large doses. There's was a experiment in Japan with astronomical high dosage of B12. And it actually helped the patients. Not a single negative side effect were find. In this video a doctor talk about how much B12 is "too much"(spoiler: there's no such a thing): ruclips.net/video/7s76YDCAREY/видео.htmlsi=Lm228yiM8yolkL7f
Wow, super informative! Thanks Dustin. I actually did the blood test and do need the supplements. But loved how you explained that there is such a thing as too much b12.
Thank you for providing a clear and concise message. I really appreciate that you referenced multiple scientific studies. I also appreciate you’re down to earth attitude about the issue. Thank you for not behaving like a sensationalist or a provocateur.
@@dustin.k.williams Can too much B12 or Folate or vegetable glycerin cause this? I just re-started taking a sublingual Supplement that has those three ingredients (and water) .... I have been taking oral B12 & B-complex supplements that also have intrinsic factor (due to Achlorhydria & yes taking Betaine HCL with pepsin and digestive enzymes for years..) but this is the fourth time re-starting the sublingual and have tried two brands ... ? What do you think is "most likely"? I have tried both with and without all the oral supplements and still... the only difference is the first two times (4 months ago) were horrendous and took weeks to get over each time... but the last two times have been "less intense" ...but still very bad... Also the first two times were a B12 ONLY sublingual that only had glycerin and water and NO folate.... I have Achlorhydria and do take Betaine HCL with pepsin & digestive enzymes... And have siblings that take B-12 shots and everyone on family that has ever been tested has tested low to deficiency level of B-12... The oral supplements contain many times more B-12 and have intrinsic factor... Also, would love to know if the "intrinsic factor" in supplements is known to "work" or if it isn't likely to help ?
I appreciate the research that you state, and I know that they are true, but you should have definitely referenced, and linked them in the description or even shown them throughout the video
Thanks for your feedback. You're right and I meant to get those added into the description. I will definitely be doing that for any videos going forward!
WOW ... this is wonderful and startling at the same time. Wonderful because there is a remedy for excessive use of B12 but startling because it is not commonly shared. Thanks for this
Please what’s the remedy for excessive usage.. am tingling in my feet non stop been taking B12 in the last 3 months.. supplements with 1500mcg daily in last 3months don’t know
I rotate supplements to once a week and still feel it’s too much as I broke out. I was trying to not overdo it in case they help but in case they hurt won’t be bad and I still got screwed.
I don’t actually remember what caused me to start taking B12, when my doctor told me I should take iron, a few weeks ago. But, I learned that, being on a high dosage of Metformin, long term, makes a number of people deficient in B12. In addition, the hair loss I’ve been suffering, for about 20+ years, is starting to reverse. I don’t know how much will actually regrow. But, it’s a start. I will get that test done, because I’m pretty sure my GP, nor any other doctor I’ve seen in the past 20 years, knows anything about this.
The research studies mentioned in this video had dosages in the astronomical range. No normal human being swallows that amount. Peripheral neuropathy actually requires up to 3,000 mcg of B12. Also, there are various forms of B12 and B6. Methylcobalamin B12 and Pyridoxal 5-Phospate B6 are the safe forms to consume in large reasonable dosages.
Very informative video. Thank you. Just had my vit b12 test. No Dr ever told me to get tested after Intold them I took a supplement. My vit b 12 test was at 2000. Needless to say I will no y taking them again. I always monitored my Vit D test never thought to monitor my B12.
You should never take supplements without first referring to your doctor. I have a problem with not being able to absorb B12 and my level is around 110. I have had symptoms for years and only recently started having injections with medical follow up to check my blood. So far I have had several injections over the past months and my level has not changed. Apparently it can take several months for the B12 to be absorbed in the liver to levels where it is the released into the blood. So it is very important to keep checking your blood.
When I had bad eating habits I took the b12..now I have better eating habits but continued to supplement…I took 5000mcg every day….so Thank you again. I am thankful my DR asked for the test. My b12 is now in the cupboard and will dispose of it when I can
I have been told I needed to do Hydroxycobalamine injections. I tried doing 1 ml twice a week in 2020, but started having headaches and was convinced the injections were the culprit. Now I am not so sure. It could be something else causing the headaches. Now in 2023 I decided to give it another try. This time 1 mL twice a month. I started on January 23. Yesterday I got the second shot, and I feel like I had a reaction again, and this time was more serious. I felt confused about what day is tomorrow and what appointments I have. I thought that today was Friday, but today is Thursday. Also I did not feel like driving in the evening after 4:30 PM. I felt helpless in a way & felt as if I was getting sick like from CoVID when I start running a fever with feeling of needles all over my body. What was that? Can you explain please? Thank You for your video!
I took it for years while dealing with Chronic Fatigue and found out I had way too much in my blood when I was tested.They told me too stop taking it at the Mayo. A couple weeks ago I was given a bottle free multivitamins for men over 50 while buying some of my usual supplements.I forgot to look at the label and started taking them thinking this will probably be good for me.I have been experiencing numbness,stiffness and dangerously low energy,nausea.Are these symptoms sometimes experienced with too high of B6-12?
I too have been experiencing numbness in my extremities along with my hands and feet. Although my doctor never told me this could be the reason for my numbness, she did tell me to stop taking the B12 because my levels were too high. I stopped taking the B12 and after two months, I am still experiencing the numbness and getting quite concerned as I am thinking this could possibly be nerve damage...:(
Cool video! I took 1000 micrograms after two antibiotic treatments from having lyme disease, I got super tired from just being awake. My doctor said I could try B12, due to my stomach flora might have been compromises. It is better for sure now. Took one tablet a day for 3 weeks. I'm not on it now. I did not test my levels though.
I have had an unexplained rash on my arm for months. My vitamin B12 level was extremely high . Yes I was taking supplements. I discontinued the supplements and the rash is finally subsiding after months.
I started taking b12 after a doctor said it could help my energy levels. My b12 was never tested though. I’m going to have it tested before taking any more. Thank you for the info!
Hello! I have had bad b12 deficiency symptoms for two years and then one day I took it and they were relieved. For two months I felt better finally then the shortness of breath, Chest pain, lethargy, nerve pain and slight disorientation returned even though I'm still taking b12 liquid. Do you know why this would occur? I'm getting labs done but I think he only checked blood levels of b12.
Yes! I just had a gastric bleed of the stomach. Hospitals found I had 7 bleeding ulcers. Had proceeded endoscopy . They gave me a medication through it to stop bleed. Ulcers from aspirin culprit. Eats holes in stomach. Bled a maroon color from stomach. Had your symptoms and more. See your Dr soon. Wish I had.
Blood work showed I was low tried getting through diet didn't seem to work.. This wk started injections.. Mon,weds,fri..first 2 were fine and 3rd till tonight I'm getting itchy all over and skin is hot.. can antihistamines help? Could I of over dosed?
Hi , i did bloodtest and i have a high B12-Kolabamin around 100 more .. i train regulary and eat a LOT of meat, eggs, cheeses and so . I dont know if its dangerous to have s high B12 ?
I have been taking too high levels of liquid B complex unknowingly for many years and now have elevated B12 levels as well as creatinine, Alkaline Phosphatase and ALT levels. Can this be due to the high B12 levels and can it be reversed by reducing or eliminating B vitamins? I have an organic vegan diet and concerned about these high liver levels. I am a runner and benefit from the B vitamins though deeply concerned about cancer and early mortality due to these years of high levels of B vitamins! Thank you!! I am grateful for your videos!!!
Thank you for the kind words! Elevated liver enzymes can be caused by multiple different reasons, so it would be really hard to say that's due to excess B vitamins consumption. Most B complex supplements do have too much of the B vitamins (in my opinion) for long term consumption.
Ive been spraying many times sublingual last 2 weeks and yesterday I had a really bad reaction. Pulse changes, arritmia, wheezing, vertigo, I thought I was done. Very thirsty-GM drank tons of water. Lost 5 pounds in 48 hours (diarrhea and nausea).
I’m taking B12 1200mcg. Without it my legs go numb. I also have hypothyroid. My b12 levels came out low so my dr told me to supplement with b12 I hope I’m going to be okay after listening to this video 😱
Through trial and error, I found I need 25000 mcg to drink wine or eat anything with Sulfites, or I have a deadly reaction being alergic to Sulfites. I learned this from a Doctor years ago, though, I begain taking about 2000, but over the years, I found I needed more. However, I don't take B-12 unless I am consuming something with Sulfites. It works.
Great video, I've just started taking B12 1000ug methalamine?? Type, I am just presuming I'm low as I suffer with fatigue a lot, 60 no health issues and fit. Maybe this is too much ??
Anyone experienced tinnitus from taking a b12 supplement and being above the desired range? If yes, how long after you stopped taking the b12 supplement did the tinnitus go away? Thanks
Hi, I have had anaemia for 4 years but my B12 is above high level on my blood tests. I do not take supplements and haven't eaten red meat in over 30 years. My dr cannot understand. Lots of info about b12 deficiency but nothing about too much b12. Any suggedtions please?
Ive been taking vit b12, ive been feeling unwell and only getting worse so doc had me do blood test, i had very high levels of b12, so im laying off the supplements
My B12 tested quite low a few years after a R hemicolectomy + a resection of the terminal ileum (secondary to an intussusception). I ate well of meat, fish, eggs & dairy in the years before & after this, but I guess I was just using up my stores. Thankfully I was able to build it up with oral supplements (50mcg a day). So it seems I have just enough distal ileum to absorb it orally, but I do need the supplements. At least I think I still do.... lol. It's been several years since I last had a B12 test. I don't take a complex, just B12 in cyanocobalamin form, as the methyl form is only available where I live as part of a MEGA B complex dose, which contains quantities of the other B vitamins that are between 2000% & 6000% of the RDI. No thanks. What I'm not sure about though is if serum results from oral supplementation can be very high like in someone who has been supplementing parenterally. I know of several people who become highly symptomatic of low B12 when they're late for their injections, even though their levels are well above normal by blood test.
A while back I was supplementing with b12 liquid but stopped. But now I'm taking nutritional yeast by Braggs specifically for the benefit of B1 and B6 but noticed it has b12 of 563%...that sounds like a lot so I'm skeptical how much should I even be consuming
563% is at least less B12 than what you get from most basic B12 supplements. There are several factors that play into the absorption and utilization of B12, but it's a cheap and easy blood test to get during a yearly check up just to know where you're at on average.
@@dustin.k.williams very interesting...Since I also eat meat especially salmon and consuming the nutritional yeast. I've wondered if all of that is too much so yeah I'll look into that blood test. Thanks for answering btw!
Hello! Mr. Williams, that you! for this GREAT! information. But how much is too much? Everyday for a year or more. And if you don't have a good diet of eating, is it okay to supplement for just a little while.
@@dustin.k.williams THANK YOU! DUSTIN, I'm taking liquid B12 of 5000mcg per serving, only once a day. So, is that safe enough and how long should I take it? I'm 65, 5'11 and 280lbs.
I do test low on Vitamin B12 so I was given 1000mcg tablets. Then, my B12 came back high. Nothing was said to me that this could cause any problems whatsoever. However, I began only taking a tablet every other day. I didn't feel it was helping me either way. Then I discovered through some study because I have a condition called CMT1A and my body doesn't rebuild Myelin I probably had a different need for something with L-5-MTHF and I should probably take something else that I could more readily absorb so now I take Methyl Folate +. This has 500mcg B12 instead of 1000mcg I was prescribed. I seem to be having more energy on the new different supplement after a month or more.
wow, doc told me to take vitamin b12 methylcobalamin 5000 mcg in 2015 and still taking it because not 1 doctor since then has told me to take less of a dosage. Why? I fear they're not being truthful with me. I'd appreciate your advice. Thank You.
I took a b12 capsule daily for a month, and I got my periods again just after 2 weeks of the end of the period. Can b12 be the reason for period irregularities in women?
I have b12 Defenicy 2 years ago i took b12 1500mcg per day for 8 months and i was feeling so good but now im b12 defiency again because i dont get b12 daily from diet is it safe to take b12 5000mcg per day or one in 2 days or 3 days?
I’m curious as well. For some reason I just bought 5000mcg & took it this morning. I noticed I had serious dizziness this morning when walking. Almost like I was drunk. But I also noticed I felt so much more energy and felt very natural today more than ever other than the dizziness. I’m going to go check at my doctor and see what my bloodwork says.
I started taking a B complex about 3 weeks ago and I seem to be packing fat on my tummy and thighs. Could this be the reason? My diet has not changed whatsoever.
This is very informative. I had my B12 tested and it was on the highest side of the normal range. I have been supplementing most days for a long time. Was was getting shots a few years ago. My doctor said to stop taking the supplements. I have taken many different brands. Most recently Nature Made. gummy 1000 mcg . Have stopped. How long does it take for blood levels to drop?
Wow thanks for this video so I do two B12 injections twice a month I did my bloodwork yesterday and I have 2000 B 12 so I had gastric bypass seven years ago so my body does not get B12 through food so now I have too much and I’ve been feeling very lethargic now I have too much B12 in my body how do I get rid of it
Low b12 is extremely dangerous, and it is common to find elevated blood levels after taking supplements, but actual reading will show only testing after 2 months of stopping supplements.
I am vegan and my b12 dropped very low to 160 .. I have started 1500 mcg b12 suppliment now for two months... after two months can i suppliment once in a week since my vegan diet lacks it
I have mthfr gene defect. Blood test showed very low b12. Took 3500mcg for a while, now 2500mcg. Dr. hasnt followed up on blood tests in 17 months. Should i get it tested myself?
If I have super high B12 serum levels how do I determine if it’s because of malabsorption or something else and how does one lower their B12 without eliminating completely animal food
I was having issues with shortness of breath, jitters, anxiety, all sort of weird stuff. Had a physical... My B12 was WAY elevated at my last physical. Everything else was fine. I was taking a daily B vitamin complex, and my doctor told me to stop it. I have since stopped and I feel much better. My doctor said she sees it all the time. Most people don't need B12.
Omg yes a lot of anxiety which led me to blood work. And everything was good but my b12 was through the roof. I’ve been supplementing daily. Just stopped. Hope the anxiety goes away sooner than later
My b12 is too high and I have horrible symptoms how do I lower it? It seems that even if I try and avoid b12 altogether it’s not being excreted from the body which sucks, the sooner I can get this done the sooner my symptoms will subside
@M You are lucky you don’t have any other nasty symptoms. Yeah I’ve been close to death as well after drinking too many cans of Red Bull, I had some horrible symptoms too including no feeling in my legs, ringing in the ears which was on and off, insomnia which lasted a whole week if not for like 10 or 11 days straight, light to mild chest pain. After about 11 or 12 days I was fully back to normal I had feeling in my legs again the chest pain was gone and the ringing subsided as well I could have died I definitely was extremely lucky I didn’t die I felt as though I shouldn’t have survived but I did. God is great.
I just recently tested at 285 pg/mL of B12 in my blood and I'm taking a multivitamin with 5 mcg daily now. What is the optimal blood level? 500 pg/mL? 600? 700? 800? I just want to know the right blood level to look out for on my next blood test in a few months. What is a thriving blood level that isn't too much or too little for an adult?
I'm checking the dosage info on my super B complex bottle. It says 100mcg. Is One Hundred mcg enough for a 47 year old daily? I would appreciate your advice and response. Thank you
So i got covid back in February and found out that vitamin B12 get really low when you are infected. About a month ago i started to feel really fatigued and went ahead to take B12. I took a lot of it. Now in pee yellow all the time and have chemical smell.
Thank you for this video 🙏. I recently tested for vitamin B12 active. Normal range is 28.96-168.96 pmol/l and my was very high 336,87 pmol/l. I will be thankful for an explanation of what is actually a difference between vitamin B12 and vitamin B12 active.
It is to do with methylation. Some people can't synthesized certain types of B12 and it causes a build up in the blood. It is not getting into the cells. In that case methycobalamin the active form should be used. Please search for MTHFR support website.
I was taking 5000 mcg was only supposed to be taking 500 and now my red blood cells are enlarged and I have high b12 how long will it take for my b12 levels to go down since I’ve stopped taking them
Hi, How are feeling now? I had high b12 after a test 3 weeks ago, so I completely stopped the supplement. Uncomfortable sypmtoms as well. I feel a bit better now but not normal. I hear it can take several weeks/ months for excess b12 to clear.
Great message here ! Be also careful of not taking too much of vitamin B6. At high levels, it can easily become toxic to nerves and cause peripheral neuropathy for instance (tingling or numbness in your feet and less frequently hands). Definitely don't take a supplement unless you're 100% sure you need it.
@@TeddyB-gk9lc Mine is high as well and my ears are ringing I also have vertigo which comes and goes from time to time, I knew someone years ago her b12 was too high after she drank too much milk and next thing u know her ears were ringing so she had to stop drinking it and eventually it subsided, she had vertigo as well and missed a few weeks of school
Hi thank you for your video! I'm nervous because I first did my own B12 injection into the butt area, following the correct method, and I now have a sore lump not visible, but intermuscular. Its been a month...Then I went to have a doctor do the next one on the other side, and after a week, I now have another lump on the other side underneath the skin😢 Has anyone had something similar?
This week I started supplementing with iron that contained 1,250% RDA Cyanocobalamin. I started feeling unwell and digestive issues - lots of stinky gas and excessive bowel movements and heart palpitations. I suspect I’m having toxicity response. I also suspect that I have a methylation problem or some other issue - either genetic or pernicious anemia (autoimmune). I’ve been mildly anemic and low ALP my whole life and anemia unresponsive to supplementation. I have a whole slough of mild to moderate health issues that may be explained by pernicious anemia or methylation issue (MTFHR issue perhaps). I’m wondering what I can do to support my system to detox from cyanocobalamin. I haven’t found information for that.
Wow.this video was a big help But my question us this.Can a high b12 level make you overweight and make it hard to loose weight? Last 3 times had blood work done my B12 levels were 2600,2400,And 2300..So I can't figure out what's going on.
I would not disagree with what your doctor recommends. They should know your specific needs. But, I would make sure they’re testing your B12 levels in your blood
While you are pointing to a good point on balance and identification of deficiency, you are need to point to the B12 that was used. Was it the Cyanocobalamin: This is a synthetic form of B12 often used in supplements and fortified foods. Please link your research reviewed. B12, B9 and cofactors B6 and the other Bs are necessary. Please review the data if you
I have been taking the mega food blood builder for almost a year now, because my doctor said I’m anemic I need to take iron… But I just had a follow up test and I’m still deficient in iron, but now I have too much B12…
I have a serious question for you. My Doctor told me I have to much vitamin B12 in my body. But he didn't tell me how to get rid of B12 can you help me deplete my body of B12 I have a over active nervous system. And it's driving me crazy.
Started taking B12 and suddenly my recovery was almost immediate. Higher energy, weight loss. I just plain feel stronger and have more stamina.
hi,how much b12 do you take aday.
Great info & sarcasm! Always keeping it real & interesting!
"In the fifties, when chemo wasn’t yet widely used, high-dose B12 shots (10,000µg) were given to children with a neuroblastoma tumor, every two days, for 2-3 years. In most patients, the tumor disappeared either entirely or partially."
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Exactly! Ones who are pushing a certain narrative appear to try and discredit or minimize the positive impact from vitamins/nutrients; they have no credibility in my book. Because they're subtlety and simultaneously undermining the dire consequences from man-made meds. And a typical omission entails the profound difference between synthetic vitamins (which are usually made by the same pharmaceutical companies as these meds) and organic ones, etc.
Yes, you are correct. Notice how they dont talk about that anymore? Cancer is caused by a parasite. A parasite! Not a vitamin. They lie to us about everything.
The most important thing this guy said in his video was in 4:17 timestamp. Correlation doesn't equal causation! The study he referred to showed people with high levels of B12 but that wasn't supplementing. It wasn't of people that got those high levels through supplementation. There's a big difference there. I think the way he said it was a bit misleading. The levels of those people with cancer was given for one unknown cause. Vitamin B12 is extremely safe even in large doses. There's was a experiment in Japan with astronomical high dosage of B12. And it actually helped the patients. Not a single negative side effect were find.
In this video a doctor talk about how much B12 is "too much"(spoiler: there's no such a thing):
ruclips.net/video/7s76YDCAREY/видео.htmlsi=Lm228yiM8yolkL7f
@@Jesse47249 100% correct!
Very informative, thank you for posting this!
Wow, super informative! Thanks Dustin. I actually did the blood test and do need the supplements. But loved how you explained that there is such a thing as too much b12.
Thank you for providing a clear and concise message. I really appreciate that you referenced multiple scientific studies. I also appreciate you’re down to earth attitude about the issue. Thank you for not behaving like a sensationalist or a provocateur.
Thank you for the kind words!
@@dustin.k.williams Can too much B12 or Folate or vegetable glycerin cause this?
I just re-started taking a sublingual Supplement that has those three ingredients (and water) ....
I have been taking oral B12 & B-complex supplements that also have intrinsic factor (due to Achlorhydria & yes taking Betaine HCL with pepsin and digestive enzymes for years..)
but this is the fourth time re-starting the sublingual and have tried two brands ... ?
What do you think is "most likely"?
I have tried both with and without all the oral supplements and still... the only difference is the first two times (4 months ago) were horrendous and took weeks to get over each time...
but the last two times have been "less intense" ...but still very bad...
Also the first two times were a B12 ONLY sublingual that only had glycerin and water and NO folate....
I have Achlorhydria and do take Betaine HCL with pepsin & digestive enzymes...
And have siblings that take B-12 shots and everyone on family that has ever been tested has tested low to deficiency level of B-12...
The oral supplements contain many times more B-12 and have intrinsic factor...
Also, would love to know if the "intrinsic factor" in supplements is known to "work" or if it isn't likely to help ?
I appreciate the research that you state, and I know that they are true, but you should have definitely referenced, and linked them in the description or even shown them throughout the video
Thanks for your feedback. You're right and I meant to get those added into the description. I will definitely be doing that for any videos going forward!
WOW ... this is wonderful and startling at the same time. Wonderful because there is a remedy for excessive use of B12 but startling because it is not commonly shared. Thanks for this
Please what’s the remedy for excessive usage.. am tingling in my feet non stop been taking B12 in the last 3 months.. supplements with 1500mcg daily in last 3months don’t know
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this is great brother! really enjoyed watching your video, cant wait to see more from you! keep them coming :) thanks for sharing
Great video, thanks for the bloodwork recommends.
You’re welcome!
Great info!
This is good to know because they will tell you anything to sell!
Thank you. It would also have been helpful if you provided some information about the problems that could occur with taking too much vitamin B12.
Thank you! Very informative!
More than welcome!
I rotate supplements to once a week and still feel it’s too much as I broke out. I was trying to not overdo it in case they help but in case they hurt won’t be bad and I still got screwed.
I don’t actually remember what caused me to start taking B12, when my doctor told me I should take iron, a few weeks ago. But, I learned that, being on a high dosage of Metformin, long term, makes a number of people deficient in B12. In addition, the hair loss I’ve been suffering, for about 20+ years, is starting to reverse. I don’t know how much will actually regrow. But, it’s a start. I will get that test done, because I’m pretty sure my GP, nor any other doctor I’ve seen in the past 20 years, knows anything about this.
The research studies mentioned in this video had dosages in the astronomical range. No normal human being swallows that amount. Peripheral neuropathy actually requires up to 3,000 mcg of B12.
Also, there are various forms of B12 and B6. Methylcobalamin B12 and Pyridoxal 5-Phospate B6 are the safe forms to consume in large reasonable dosages.
Your videos somehow always relate to me. I dont eat meat so I take one b12 everyday
Very informative video. Thank you. Just had my vit b12 test. No Dr ever told me to get tested after Intold them I took a supplement. My vit b 12 test was at 2000. Needless to say I will no y taking them again. I always monitored my Vit D test never thought to monitor my B12.
Excellent video and presentation 👏 👌
Thank you!
You should never take supplements without first referring to your doctor. I have a problem with not being able to absorb B12 and my level is around 110. I have had symptoms for years and only recently started having injections with medical follow up to check my blood. So far I have had several injections over the past months and my level has not changed. Apparently it can take several months for the B12 to be absorbed in the liver to levels where it is the released into the blood. So it is very important to keep checking your blood.
When I had bad eating habits I took the b12..now I have better eating habits but continued to supplement…I took 5000mcg every day….so Thank you again. I am thankful my DR asked for the test. My b12 is now in the cupboard and will dispose of it when I can
Do you take it after meals or before?
@@MyPlanet123 before meals, I no longer take that dose. I’m on a low carb diet and eat mainly meat. Will get tested again in April.
Very Informative 🙏
Glad you got something out of the video!
I have been told I needed to do Hydroxycobalamine injections. I tried doing 1 ml twice a week in 2020, but started having headaches and was convinced the injections were the culprit. Now I am not so sure. It could be something else causing the headaches.
Now in 2023 I decided to give it another try. This time 1 mL twice a month. I started on January 23. Yesterday I got the second shot, and I feel like I had a reaction again, and this time was more serious. I felt confused about what day is tomorrow and what appointments I have. I thought that today was Friday, but today is Thursday.
Also I did not feel like driving in the evening after 4:30 PM. I felt helpless in a way & felt as if I was getting sick like from CoVID when I start running a fever with feeling of needles all over my body.
What was that? Can you explain please?
Thank You for your video!
I took it for years while dealing with Chronic Fatigue and found out I had way too much in my blood when I was tested.They told me too stop taking it at the Mayo. A couple weeks ago I was given a bottle free multivitamins for men over 50 while buying some of my usual supplements.I forgot to look at the label and started taking them thinking this will probably be good for me.I have been experiencing numbness,stiffness and dangerously low energy,nausea.Are these symptoms sometimes experienced with too high of B6-12?
I too have been experiencing numbness in my extremities along with my hands and feet. Although my doctor never told me this could be the reason for my numbness, she did tell me to stop taking the B12 because my levels were too high. I stopped taking the B12 and after two months, I am still experiencing the numbness and getting quite concerned as I am thinking this could possibly be nerve damage...:(
Cool video! I took 1000 micrograms after two antibiotic treatments from having lyme disease, I got super tired from just being awake. My doctor said I could try B12, due to my stomach flora might have been compromises. It is better for sure now. Took one tablet a day for 3 weeks. I'm not on it now. I did not test my levels though.
I have had an unexplained rash on my arm for months. My vitamin B12 level was extremely high . Yes I was taking supplements. I discontinued the supplements and the rash is finally subsiding after months.
Wow I started taking it two weeks ago and I have a rash on both arms at the folds of my inner elbows 🤦♀️. Time to stop!
I don't have a rash but the flushing haven't stopped
One pill 12000 (twelve
Thousand) I feel aweosme !
I started taking b12 after a doctor said it could help my energy levels. My b12 was never tested though. I’m going to have it tested before taking any more. Thank you for the info!
Hello! I have had bad b12 deficiency symptoms for two years and then one day I took it and they were relieved. For two months I felt better finally then the shortness of breath, Chest pain, lethargy, nerve pain and slight disorientation returned even though I'm still taking b12 liquid. Do you know why this would occur? I'm getting labs done but I think he only checked blood levels of b12.
Yes! I just had a gastric bleed of the stomach. Hospitals found I had 7 bleeding ulcers. Had proceeded endoscopy . They gave me a medication through it to stop bleed. Ulcers from aspirin culprit. Eats holes in stomach. Bled a maroon color from stomach. Had your symptoms and more. See your Dr soon. Wish I had.
Hello I get shots every 3 months today my dr told me I now have toxicity levels around 1000 I’m confused now as I still feel rubbish
i took up and up target brand vitamin b12 2500, every day for a week and i started having face flushing.
My son takes 1,000 micrograms of B12 a day prescribed by his doctor because of a B12 deficiency.
Blood work showed I was low tried getting through diet didn't seem to work..
This wk started injections..
Mon,weds,fri..first 2 were fine and 3rd till tonight I'm getting itchy all over and skin is hot.. can antihistamines help? Could I of over dosed?
Hi , i did bloodtest and i have a high B12-Kolabamin around 100 more .. i train regulary and eat a LOT of meat, eggs, cheeses and so . I dont know if its dangerous to have s high B12 ?
I have been taking too high levels of liquid B complex unknowingly for many years and now have elevated B12 levels as well as creatinine, Alkaline Phosphatase and ALT levels. Can this be due to the high B12 levels and can it be reversed by reducing or eliminating B vitamins? I have an organic vegan diet and concerned about these high liver levels. I am a runner and benefit from the B vitamins though deeply concerned about cancer and early mortality due to these years of high levels of B vitamins! Thank you!! I am grateful for your videos!!!
Thank you for the kind words! Elevated liver enzymes can be caused by multiple different reasons, so it would be really hard to say that's due to excess B vitamins consumption. Most B complex supplements do have too much of the B vitamins (in my opinion) for long term consumption.
Could you post links for the research you're presenting please?
Ive been spraying many times sublingual last 2 weeks and yesterday I had a really bad reaction. Pulse changes, arritmia, wheezing, vertigo, I thought I was done. Very thirsty-GM drank tons of water. Lost 5 pounds in 48 hours (diarrhea and nausea).
I’m taking B12 1200mcg. Without it my legs go numb. I also have hypothyroid. My b12 levels came out low so my dr told me to supplement with b12
I hope I’m going to be okay after listening to this video 😱
I take 5000 mcg everyday...and i feel great...people over 50 needs that.
Awesome thanks! Good info 👍
I was tested and was deficient but having been on supplement for a three week period I feel awful
Through trial and error, I found I need 25000 mcg to drink wine or eat anything with Sulfites, or I have a deadly reaction being alergic to Sulfites. I learned this from a Doctor years ago, though, I begain taking about 2000, but over the years, I found I needed more. However, I don't take B-12 unless I am consuming something with Sulfites. It works.
Thanks
Great video, I've just started taking B12 1000ug methalamine?? Type, I am just presuming I'm low as I suffer with fatigue a lot, 60 no health issues and fit. Maybe this is too much ??
Anyone experienced tinnitus from taking a b12 supplement and being above the desired range? If yes, how long after you stopped taking the b12 supplement did the tinnitus go away? Thanks
i really wish you explained what a "high dose" was. there's no mention of levels of daily percentages. only vague terms of "too much" or "a lot"
Hi, I have had anaemia for 4 years but my B12 is above high level on my blood tests. I do not take supplements and haven't eaten red meat in over 30 years. My dr cannot understand. Lots of info about b12 deficiency but nothing about too much b12. Any suggedtions please?
test iron and folic acid levels, also how does your vitamin d levels look?
Ive been taking vit b12, ive been feeling unwell and only getting worse so doc had me do blood test, i had very high levels of b12, so im laying off the supplements
Hopefully that will help you out!
One very handsome guy - I am very jealous! Thanks for the vitamin info....v. important
Thank you!
what if it’s like a 5 hour energy... they have about 21000% of daily intake for b12
Which is clearly a lot of B12. It’s not something I personally would use on a frequent basis.
My B12 tested quite low a few years after a R hemicolectomy + a resection of the terminal ileum (secondary to an intussusception). I ate well of meat, fish, eggs & dairy in the years before & after this, but I guess I was just using up my stores. Thankfully I was able to build it up with oral supplements (50mcg a day). So it seems I have just enough distal ileum to absorb it orally, but I do need the supplements. At least I think I still do.... lol. It's been several years since I last had a B12 test. I don't take a complex, just B12 in cyanocobalamin form, as the methyl form is only available where I live as part of a MEGA B complex dose, which contains quantities of the other B vitamins that are between 2000% & 6000% of the RDI. No thanks.
What I'm not sure about though is if serum results from oral supplementation can be very high like in someone who has been supplementing parenterally. I know of several people who become highly symptomatic of low B12 when they're late for their injections, even though their levels are well above normal by blood test.
A while back I was supplementing with b12 liquid but stopped. But now I'm taking nutritional yeast by Braggs specifically for the benefit of B1 and B6 but noticed it has b12 of 563%...that sounds like a lot so I'm skeptical how much should I even be consuming
563% is at least less B12 than what you get from most basic B12 supplements. There are several factors that play into the absorption and utilization of B12, but it's a cheap and easy blood test to get during a yearly check up just to know where you're at on average.
@@dustin.k.williams very interesting...Since I also eat meat especially salmon and consuming the nutritional yeast. I've wondered if all of that is too much so yeah I'll look into that blood test. Thanks for answering btw!
Hello! Mr. Williams, that you! for this GREAT! information. But how much is too much? Everyday for a year or more. And if you don't have a good diet of eating, is it okay to supplement for just a little while.
Too much depends on the individual. Some people need extra supplementation.
@@dustin.k.williams THANK YOU! DUSTIN, I'm taking liquid B12 of 5000mcg per serving, only once a day. So, is that safe enough and how long should I take it? I'm 65, 5'11 and 280lbs.
hi actually i take vitamins b12 is low so i take injections but now my vitamin b12 level high its 1506 ng so it serious 🧐
Good to know!
I'm glad it was helpful!
I do test low on Vitamin B12 so I was given 1000mcg tablets. Then, my B12 came back high. Nothing was said to me that this could cause any problems whatsoever. However, I began only taking a tablet every other day.
I didn't feel it was helping me either way.
Then I discovered through some study because I have a condition called CMT1A and my body doesn't rebuild Myelin I probably had a different need for something with L-5-MTHF and I
should probably take something else that I could more readily absorb so now I take Methyl Folate +. This has 500mcg B12 instead of 1000mcg I was prescribed.
I seem to be having more energy on the new different supplement after a month or more.
Sir 0.2gram b12 per\serve in supplement is good??
Why would my METHYLMALONIC "ACID,SERUM level be low (78) but my B12 ne normal (414)!?!?
wow, doc told me to take vitamin b12 methylcobalamin 5000 mcg in 2015 and still taking it because not 1 doctor since then has told me to take less of a dosage. Why? I fear they're not being truthful with me. I'd appreciate your advice. Thank You.
I can lay down all my day full of anxiety and depression and mood swing should u take mecobalamin
I took a b12 capsule daily for a month, and I got my periods again just after 2 weeks of the end of the period.
Can b12 be the reason for period irregularities in women?
Maybe not, these are water soluble vitamins
Please im trying to get b12 but i don't know how and when to get it please tell me how
Is b12 messing the liver?
I took b12 for a few weeks and now my liver is acting up. Also i am getting a severe case of depression.
Are you taking the methyl form?
I have b12 Defenicy 2 years ago i took b12 1500mcg per day for 8 months and i was feeling so good but now im b12 defiency again because i dont get b12 daily from diet is it safe to take b12 5000mcg per day or one in 2 days or 3 days?
I’m curious as well. For some reason I just bought 5000mcg & took it this morning. I noticed I had serious dizziness this morning when walking. Almost like I was drunk. But I also noticed I felt so much more energy and felt very natural today more than ever other than the dizziness. I’m going to go check at my doctor and see what my bloodwork says.
I started taking a B complex about 3 weeks ago and I seem to be packing fat on my tummy and thighs. Could this be the reason? My diet has not changed whatsoever.
Nope. Excess b12 won’t cause you to retain fat.
This is very informative. I had my B12 tested and it was on the highest side of the normal range. I have been supplementing most days for a long time. Was was getting shots a few years ago. My doctor said to stop taking the supplements. I have taken many different brands. Most recently Nature Made.
gummy 1000 mcg . Have stopped. How long does it take for blood levels to drop?
The amount of time varies. I personally would wait at least 90 days before testing again.
I have very high too 1006 , the border 894
I'm worry , how can I low the b12? Please hlep
Wow thanks for this video so I do two B12 injections twice a month I did my bloodwork yesterday and I have 2000 B 12 so I had gastric bypass seven years ago so my body does not get B12 through food so now I have too much and I’ve been feeling very lethargic now I have too much B12 in my body how do I get rid of it
Chill your fine
Low b12 is extremely dangerous, and it is common to find elevated blood levels after taking supplements, but actual reading will show only testing after 2 months of stopping supplements.
Hi, how can I low my B12 ? It’s to high .
I am vegan and my b12 dropped very low to 160 .. I have started 1500 mcg b12 suppliment now for two months... after two months can i suppliment once in a week since my vegan diet lacks it
Yeah being vegan I would recommend you supplement with B12.
I use 1 every other day because of numbness in my feet.
I have mthfr gene defect. Blood test showed very low b12. Took 3500mcg for a while, now 2500mcg. Dr. hasnt followed up on blood tests in 17 months. Should i get it tested myself?
If I have super high B12 serum levels how do I determine if it’s because of malabsorption or something else and how does one lower their B12 without eliminating completely animal food
In the majority of cases it’s uncommon to have super high serum b12 just from food.
I was having issues with shortness of breath, jitters, anxiety, all sort of weird stuff. Had a physical... My B12 was WAY elevated at my last physical. Everything else was fine. I was taking a daily B vitamin complex, and my doctor told me to stop it. I have since stopped and I feel much better. My doctor said she sees it all the time. Most people don't need B12.
Glad you’re feeling better!
What form of b12 were you taking?
Omg yes a lot of anxiety which led me to blood work. And everything was good but my b12 was through the roof. I’ve been supplementing daily. Just stopped. Hope the anxiety goes away sooner than later
I don't think that's true. I think a lot of people have low levels of B vitamins. But you have to balance it out with B1.
How long did it take for you B12 to stabilize after stopping the supplements
My b12 is too high and I have horrible symptoms how do I lower it? It seems that even if I try and avoid b12 altogether it’s not being excreted from the body which sucks, the sooner I can get this done the sooner my symptoms will subside
I have horrible symptoms too, have you felt better? I have extreme tingles, muscle twitches, severe insomnia.
@@cheylechen5974 No not yet, only time will tell.
@M You are lucky you don’t have any other nasty symptoms. Yeah I’ve been close to death as well after drinking too many cans of Red Bull, I had some horrible symptoms too including no feeling in my legs, ringing in the ears which was on and off, insomnia which lasted a whole week if not for like 10 or 11 days straight, light to mild chest pain. After about 11 or 12 days I was fully back to normal I had feeling in my legs again the chest pain was gone and the ringing subsided as well I could have died I definitely was extremely lucky I didn’t die I felt as though I shouldn’t have survived but I did. God is great.
The standard range for b12 is 2.4 mcg and my multivitamins is 6mcg which is almost tripe the standard and i assume its causing my b12 to be high
I have a stomach ulcer can i use b12.
I just recently tested at 285 pg/mL of B12 in my blood and I'm taking a multivitamin with 5 mcg daily now. What is the optimal blood level? 500 pg/mL? 600? 700? 800? I just want to know the right blood level to look out for on my next blood test in a few months. What is a thriving blood level that isn't too much or too little for an adult?
I'm not taking any b-12 supplements and I have high b-12 (962 pg/ml). I'm on the keto diet.
I'm checking the dosage info on my super B complex bottle. It says 100mcg. Is One Hundred mcg enough for a 47 year old daily? I would appreciate your advice and response. Thank you
Impossible to answer without knowing how much you get from food, blood work, etc. There’s ALWAYS more to it than just supplementation.
So i got covid back in February and found out that vitamin B12 get really low when you are infected. About a month ago i started to feel really fatigued and went ahead to take B12. I took a lot of it. Now in pee yellow all the time and have chemical smell.
Typically the yellow is only from B2. Are you taking a B complex?
B12 2000ng/dl how should I manage
Thank you for this video 🙏. I recently tested for vitamin B12 active. Normal range is 28.96-168.96 pmol/l and my was very high 336,87 pmol/l. I will be thankful for an explanation of what is actually a difference between vitamin B12 and vitamin B12 active.
Thanks for sharing!
It is to do with methylation. Some people can't synthesized certain types of B12 and it causes a build up in the blood. It is not getting into the cells. In that case methycobalamin the active form should be used.
Please search for MTHFR support website.
@@Noor-jw2tn I have that 😐 what do I do ?
Thank you mine is really high without supplements I’m going to look into MTHFR
Can I take 500mcg daily if not what about 250
What about taking 1500mcg daily.is that safe?27 yrs old.
I was taking 5000 mcg was only supposed to be taking 500 and now my red blood cells are enlarged and I have high b12 how long will it take for my b12 levels to go down since I’ve stopped taking them
Hi, How are feeling now? I had high b12 after a test 3 weeks ago, so I completely stopped the supplement. Uncomfortable sypmtoms as well. I feel a bit better now but not normal. I hear it can take several weeks/ months for excess b12 to clear.
I heard the same thing. I have only been off of my B12 now for two months and hope symptoms go away soon!@@robertz7753
Great message here ! Be also careful of not taking too much of vitamin B6. At high levels, it can easily become toxic to nerves and cause peripheral neuropathy for instance (tingling or numbness in your feet and less frequently hands). Definitely don't take a supplement unless you're 100% sure you need it.
Yup! I did a video on B6 and mentioned a few of those :)
I have a vitamin B12 overdose. I got tingling in my legs. What can I do? does it have any connection?
@@TeddyB-gk9lc Mine is high as well and my ears are ringing I also have vertigo which comes and goes from time to time, I knew someone years ago her b12 was too high after she drank too much milk and next thing u know her ears were ringing so she had to stop drinking it and eventually it subsided, she had vertigo as well and missed a few weeks of school
@@TeddyB-gk9lc Yes it is linked, avoid b12 or cutback on it and drink lots of fluids so the excess is excreted from the body via urine
@@TeddyB-gk9lc how do you feel now?
Hi thank you for your video! I'm nervous because I first did my own B12 injection into the butt area, following the correct method, and I now have a sore lump not visible, but intermuscular. Its been a month...Then I went to have a doctor do the next one on the other side, and after a week, I now have another lump on the other side underneath the skin😢
Has anyone had something similar?
This week I started supplementing with iron that contained 1,250% RDA Cyanocobalamin. I started feeling unwell and digestive issues - lots of stinky gas and excessive bowel movements and heart palpitations. I suspect I’m having toxicity response. I also suspect that I have a methylation problem or some other issue - either genetic or pernicious anemia (autoimmune). I’ve been mildly anemic and low ALP my whole life and anemia unresponsive to supplementation. I have a whole slough of mild to moderate health issues that may be explained by pernicious anemia or methylation issue (MTFHR issue perhaps).
I’m wondering what I can do to support my system to detox from cyanocobalamin. I haven’t found information for that.
Wow.this video was a big help But my question us this.Can a high b12 level make you overweight and make it hard to loose weight? Last 3 times had blood work done my B12 levels were 2600,2400,And 2300..So I can't figure out what's going on.
No, high B12 shouldn’t impact your ability to lose fat.
I’m just taking it every other day so it won’t build too much in my system.
Doctor has me on b12 plus shot every month should I worry since doctor makes me take
I would not disagree with what your doctor recommends. They should know your specific needs. But, I would make sure they’re testing your B12 levels in your blood
While you are pointing to a good point on balance and identification of deficiency, you are need to point to the B12 that was used. Was it the Cyanocobalamin: This is a synthetic form of B12 often used in supplements and fortified foods.
Please link your research reviewed.
B12, B9 and cofactors B6 and the other Bs are necessary. Please review the data if you
I have been taking the mega food blood builder for almost a year now, because my doctor said I’m anemic I need to take iron… But I just had a follow up test and I’m still deficient in iron, but now I have too much B12…
I started last week first time and I feel good
You did not tell us what too much B12 can do
I take Vitamin B12 because I started metformin and that depletes your B12
Does Anyone know what to do if you take 4 b12 gummies
Any idea if the B12 used in the studies was the Methyl or synthetic ?
I have a serious question for you. My Doctor told me I have to much vitamin B12 in my body. But he didn't tell me how to get rid of B12 can you help me deplete my body of B12 I have a over active nervous system. And it's driving me crazy.
I would like to know as well! My doctor never told me either. She just told me to stop taking my supplments.