Vitamin B12: Why You Should Take It

Are you feeling tired, weak, or experiencing tingling in your fingers and toes? You may be one of the millions of people who are deficient in vitamin B12. In this video, we'll explore everything you need to know about this crucial nutrient.
Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin that plays a vital role in many bodily functions, including red blood cell production, DNA synthesis, and nerve function. It's found naturally in animal products like meat, fish, and dairy, and is also available as a supplement.
Unfortunately, many people don't get enough vitamin B12 from their diet and may be at risk of deficiency. This is particularly true for vegetarians and vegans, as well as older adults and those with certain medical conditions.
In this video, we'll cover the signs and symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency, how to get tested for deficiency, and the different forms of vitamin B12 supplements. We'll also discuss the importance of proper absorption and dosage and provide tips for incorporating more vitamin B12-rich foods into your diet.
If you're concerned about your vitamin B12 levels or simply want to learn more about this essential nutrient, be sure to watch this video. Don't forget to like and subscribe to our channel for more informative videos about health and wellness!
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[@Godisgreat-777]

I was having such bad panic attacks, that they would literally bring me down to my knees. I was withdrawing from doctor prescribed antidepressants. It was a literal hell. Anyways, my integrative medicine doctor told me to do sublingual B12 and lemon balm. It worked miracles for me in my life. I also have ADD and she suggested I do B12 for my ADD as well. It helps a ton. Deficiencies cause horrible emotional and mental health problems. Instead of getting to the core issues of mental health problems, by doing a simple blood draw… many doctors are medicating their patients with “medications” that cause even more deficiencies. I always say God gave us everything we need in Mother Earth. God please bless and heal everyone here!!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks for sharing

[@adel19997]

Good to know

[@janedoe6704]

Yeah those antidepressants have a ton of problems. And the withdrawal is torture.

[@jaychulo5905]

I'm going through that any suggestions

[@Godisgreat-777]

@@jaychulo5905 I am so sorry you’re going through this. You’re never alone with your suffering. It truly will be ok. Please eat a lot of fruits and vegetables. Your body needs nourishment now more than ever, to be able to heal. Drink plenty of water. If you can see a function medicine provider. Number one most important thing for me to live through my whole ordeal was having God. You can get through it. Please be gentle with yourself and be patient with the process. This too shall pass. God please bless, heal and protect you!!❤️🙏🏼

[@Joshualuv13]

Yes ,years ago .I found myself struggling with chronic fatigue on another level.After months ,finally discovered a B12 deficiency After a couple weeks on a supplement I suddenly felt this surge of high energy again..The difference was amazing!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Sweet

[@samkitty5894]

It would take a lot longer than couple of weeks. It may take months.

[@SuperCaliforniaBarbi]

​@@samkitty5894took me 2 weeks to bounce back

[@SuperCaliforniaBarbi]

​@@Istso-ob5jdI purchased Nature Made Gummys. Delicious and you have to chew them. What a huge difference they've made in my energy level

[@Brasslantern007]

@@Istso-ob5jdb12 is b12 😂

[@geno5169]

I’ll be 56 ! I have been feeling low. In energy! I eat. Fruit.everyday!! You two are hit for doctor’s. Thank you !😊

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Wow thank you

[@schmingusss]

So eating the fruit has helped alleviate your low energy or has contributed to it?

[@kimhoneychurch9616]

Thanks, Docs. My grandmother was a ward clerk (many years ago they were called that) and the docs would give her B-12 shots every now and then to give her a lot more energy. She felt so good and energized.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Injections are also a good choice

[@yvettewilliams5967]

I remember ward clerks as a new nurse!😊

[@paulinehewak6245]

Great videos! Thank you. Can you keep the text up on the screen a bit longer please? That would be helpful. Thanks!

[@kimhelms3669]

@@paulinehewak6245 I pause the video to read the text.

[@elizakaruoya6297]

Av used them...

[@mudwiser1391]

These dudes offer advice in an easy to digest manor, with a little humour thrown in as well.

[@27kjh]

I’m so glad I listen to this video. I had some symptoms of being deficient in B12, but because I was taking a good quality B complex supplement, I didn’t think I would be deficient in it. After hearing you say don’t swallow B12, I went out and bought a sublingual form of it. Within a week I was feeling a positive difference. One of the things that’s been so nice since talking this form of it, is I’m not getting night cramps in my legs now. I can’t thank you guys enough.

[@astounded4546]

Don’t forget about the effect that Lyme disease has on decreasing B12 levels, among other markers. About a year after being bitten by a deer tick, I had a whole assortment of symptoms that were on the checklist. One nasty one was panic attacks. When I checked with my doctor he coincidentally gave me a b12 shot because my levels were low. Shortly afterwards, I felt so relaxed that I knew I could not get a panic attack so long as I felt this way, and I was good for a few days. But that physical distress crept back up and the attacks happened again. I then found out that it’s a water soluble vitamin and it can be excreted through urin and sweat within a couple of days. I told my doctor that I needed more and he told me to get a B12 supplement at the drug store. After I took the required dose, I felt nothing like the effect I got from the shot. I kept upping and upping the dose but still nothing and the panic attacks continued. After further research, I found out that the version that I was using was cyanocobalamin, and that had to be processed by the small intestine and liver to make it an active form for use by the body. Some people may not be able to break it down. and sometimes it’s destroyed by stomach acid before it even gets to the small intestine. I then learned that there are active forms of B12: primarily methylcobalamin, and hydroxycobalamin. Once I tried those, I immediately felt that same response that I had to the shot. I had to feel my may to the right dosage level (overdoing it also created an anxiety response), but once I figured it out, I never had another panic attack again. My doctor was convinced that it was a placebo effect, but I debunked that because I would a have believed that I was cured after the first supplement, but I knew that I wasn’t. He then argued that people don’t have panic attacks from B12 deficiency. Perhaps he’s right normally, but the spirochete Bacteria of Lyme can effect people neurologically, and low B12 is one of the markers. I can’t help but wonder that if the B12 supply for the bacteria is getting low that they might trigger a neurological response. In hindsight, I realize that my final conjecture is medically naive and unfounded, but could there be a symptomatic response that is particular to the combination of Lyme and low B12?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Interesting

[@susanmurrell635]

# Astounded Shame on your doctor!!!

[@Mtnmamma5251]

Low B12 in and of itself can cause demyelination of the peripheral nerves and create all kinds of neurological problems. Look up Pernicious anemia. Taking all the oral B12 supplementation in the world won’t raise the level if you have PA. You no longer produce intrinsic factor which breaks down B12 for absorption by the small intestine. Only injectable forms of B12 will do the job. And you cannot take too much because it’s water soluble and your body excretes what it doesn’t need. PA is an autoimmune disorder. Lyme is a very nasty disease. Many drs don’t even know how to test for it properly. It can change your life if not treated right away. If you have been bitten by any tick and know it, get to the Dr right off. Protocol says 30 days of Doxycycline. It’s very interesting to me how Lyme and PA both can wreak so much havoc on the body and in some of the very same ways. One of the problems some people have had from the Covid shot are neurological and some are vaccine injured permanently. I wish they would disclose the common denominator. Someone must know in the medical/scientific world.

[@monaanderson8262]

I love you guys. You are so helpful and cheerful. I’ve learned a lot watching your videos that help me STOP WORRYING (I have a lot of anxiety) about all the awful things that could happen to me. I have a lovely doctor or my own, who sees me whenever I ask, sometimes just for reassurance, but watching your multi episode advisories about all kinds of things that I forget to ask, has really helped me understand a lot of things that I never ask questions about. I also like that you enjoy your work so much and how much fun you have making these videos for us. You guys are a terrific team. Thank you Thank you Thank you. ♥️

[@darlenericotta]

They sure have helped me in the same way!😇😇😇💕

[@TalkingWithDocs]

You are so welcome. We do love it and feel like it has been helping a lot of people which feels great

[@darlenericotta]

I so agree with this comment! Your videos have sure helped me through my surgeries, and having questions answered that I hadn’t thought of! Thank you again! Love ya Doc’s!

[@Jean-ni6of]

Mona. you are blessed to have a doctor who cares. There too few.

[@kalijasin]

They are the best 😁

[@Garfieldlb]

LOVE your videos. The information mixed with humor is the best!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad you like them!

[@g.e.b.8159]

B12 deficiency and the possibility of a stroke? Scary stuff. Thanks for the warning!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

It sure is. And easy to address

[@Waterhorse1]

Thanks guys Cheers from Australia

[@Dana-ee9pb]

Thank you! Hopefully it will become the norm for all Doctors to recommend B12 for those of us over 50. I know the damage a deficiency can do! I think lots of people think they are "just getting old" when in fact it is a B12 deficiency.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes it’s a big part of it

[@vaniad555]

I asked my doctor a few years ago, and he did a soft reject like we have to check the levels first, but we never did ( is it paid in On ?). Maybe a good idea to explain our rights as patients, and its not easy to change the doctor.

[@YoSpiff]

I've been taking B12 for a while, but didn't know I should chew it instead of swallowing whole. That behavior is now changed. Thanks.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Best advice is to check the bottle as some pills have been manufactured differently to allow swallowing. Follow the instructions

[@debbiechadwick861]

I started watching when I realized I needed a hip replacement. I learned a lot before and after my surgery. Good content here. Thanks

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks Debbie. Hope the hip is doing well

[@debbiechadwick861]

@@TalkingWithDocs It is surprisingly. Exactly 2 weeks after the pain subsided. Its all going smooth now. And I'm 71 just for reference. Healthy and not overweight. I even lost 10 lbs before hoping to make for an easier recovery. 😃

[@connoroleary591]

"You are in charge of your own health". Those words are SO important for everyone. You saying that constantly in your videos opened my eyes. Nobody will care if you don't care and taking your advice, I exercise a lot more, mainly walking 15k steps a day, cut out junk and overeating and have lost a stone in 5 weeks. Feel much better and I thank you guys for your advice and care. Thank you!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

That’s awesome Connor!

[@sherriworonick101]

Thank you for educating me on the direct relationship of B12 and dosage. I now because of you both am more motivated to redirect my life and efforts to a healthier lifestyle. Like Dr. Zalzal I don't wish to give meat up totally but once a week will be an immensely better. Have a great day.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Wonderful!

[@leftyo9589]

methylcobalamin is the type your body prefers. most people can use cyano, but if your body has issues with converting it, best to take methyl.

[@julieherring7749]

Hi doctors I’m a 74 yr old lady with diabetes insulin dependent, I have had an amazing amount of back trouble through out the las thirty yrs ,muscle problems arthritis you name it I’ve been diagnosed with it,anew doc came into my surgery and I was put on her list , I’m thanking god for intervening with a new dr she put me on vit b12 it’s the best I’ve felt for thirty yrs my bones in my hands are deformed my fingers gave up on me and they were so white there was no blood going through them I haven’t been able to use my hands for yrs once a crafter ,crafting mad gave it up because of the numbness and stiffness, now thanks to this dr I’m back to myself crafting again ,my fingers and back are still deformed but I’m able to do lots of things I had to give up, I started forgetting things believe it or not that problem has eased I’m happyier than I have been for yrs so I’m thanking the researches for discovering the effects of taking vit b12 people if you have problems get to your dr ASAP you will be a new you ,not perfect but with less pain,thank you all and bless you ,Julie.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Nice Julie. Thanks for sharing

[@BenjaminFortyseven-e4e]

I am a vegan B12 taker😅. I'm glad one of you guys is a plant based eater

[@jonap5740]

Yes, I like this video. I have all those symptoms, but I also don't sleep through the night, so...I am glad you explained about why it's important to take B12. Maybe now I will be more consistent. BTW, my doctor told me to "eat more chicken" to increase my levels. My naturopath said get a bottle of it, but when I told her it is hard for me to absorb it, then she suggested the sublingual kind. We really are in charge of our own health. White Coat Black Art on CBC mentioned overweight as the only condition you are sent home from the doctor's office without help. That has got to change, too.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Agree totally

[@beverleyabrown488]

Same here and Dr told me I was dying. I was. I was partially paralysed down my left side, had slurred speech and my organs were shutting down. I was given MASSIVE doses of many vits and minerals. Took me 6 weeks but I finally got better and got out of hospital.

[@duanefrench3500]

Nice to see, doctors that know nutrition, things are changing for the better. ❤

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes indeed!

[@trustconfidence6740]

I am impressed you answer questions. I have a cold nose and face a lot even when inside temp is 72 or so. I am a type 2 diabetic and use Keto to control it and 80 years old it’s good now. I read low b12 and also poor circulation and diabetes could be causes. I take alpha logic acid 600 per day so after 20 years no neuropathy. It has been a journey to figure this out and Doctors have been a disappointment. You two are a blessing!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Why thank you. Glad you have found something that works for you and appreciate you sharing it with the other viewers. All the best

[@christydoerr6618]

You guys are great, thanks for what you do in a fun way. 😊

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks for watching!

[@keirkeir9859]

Just so you know, cyanocobalamin can often be derived from waster water sludge. ie; sewage treatment plant waste product. ie; poop. You definitely want to make sure your label says methylcobalamin not cyanocobalamin

[@richardstyron5716]

My doc told me to eat fish twice a week. Thanks for sharing

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes some fish are a good source

[@Hapenparadise]

THIS IS CALLED “HEALTH”! Not “medicine”! Perfect!! Thank you! I am one who doesn’t absorb it or Vit D. Weak all the time if I don’t supplement.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes we always prefer preventing something rather than treating something. It just makes sense

[@TheGosgnach]

Hey docs! It’s so nice to talk about health and vitamins and medication, it’s so important to know about it.. we are in charge of our own health 😊

[@TalkingWithDocs]

You sure are Alida

[@dhaley8847]

You guys may have solved the problems that my daughter is having with this video! she has been to many doctors and they cant seem to figure our what is wrong with her but the symptoms in this video are the same as she has so hopefully this is it! thanks

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Get tested!

[@elizabethboothe2774]

I was recently diagnosed with a B12 deficiency and getting B12 injections have made a huge difference. I have not felt this good in years.

[@alfs216]

What is the name of your Vit. B12 injection? And what is the dosage?

[@DrissMEV]

Pre-workout c4 had a lot of b12 you can find it with the energy drinks its like liquid candy without the sugar

[@Lori-zh2hv]

I've learned to take B-100 mg and B-12 1200mg. This is very sustaincial for my body. If I don't take it I feel alot going on with my body. I've moved to a different state but never stopped taking these B vitamins that are important to me. Besides having fibromyalgia I've been abused physically. So my mind thinks clear, helps my emotions that only a multivitamin can not help. If my neurologist told me to take them then you do. I don't feel as sluggish but still am but not as bad. I'm very thankful for this Dr.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

So sorry to hear that Lori but glad you got the help you needed.

[@gordonhufnagel7911]

Always assumed swallowing B12 was good to go. Thanks for this important info.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad it was helpful! Always check the instructions on the bottle

[@gordonhufnagel7911]

@@TalkingWithDocs Unfortunatley the Jamieson B12 bottle only states: "Take 1 tablet daily. Store between 15C and 25C, away from children.

[@wordswordswords8203]

That's weird. I was just coming in here after dinner to check my computer while dusting some nutritional yeast off the front of my shirt and I see this video pop up. Great info! Esp for those of us who don't eat much or any meat. I didn't know you couldn't get enough from diet and things like the nutritional yeast. Will have to get mine checked out. You're my own personal Jesus. ☺

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad it helps. Make sure the nutritional yeast is fortified at a minimum

[@nanabuster7285]

@@TalkingWithDocs A Doctor on another channel says unfortified nutritional yeast is better because during fortification the yeast is compromised. Now I’m confused. Please explain.

[@darith770]

b12 is made from a bacteria (it's not a plant or animal corpses thing...that animals that used to be alive was supplemented with b12, so why not cut the "middleman" and take it directly). In the older days, we would eat plants that had traces of dirt (b12). but now we live in a sanitized modern society. Easy solution: just take a b12 supplement.

[@donnapollock]

Thank you Doctors for this valuable information on B12 I have been taking B12 for 40 years now. My boyfriend when I was young was a weight lifter and a Mr. California. He took the shots all the time so I wanted them too and here I am now. I feel great nd have all kind of energy too....Thank you and God Bless you both.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Nice Donna

[@darith770]

Go plant-based! God said, "I have given you every plant with seeds on the face of the earth and every tree that has fruit with seeds. This will be your food." Genesis 1:29

[@sirjames45]

When I was a kid in the 1970's I used to hear older adults talk regularly about going to the doctor and getting a "B-12 Shot". It was normal and seemed to help a lot of people. WHY DO PEOPLE NOT DO THIS ANYMORE?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Maybe because oral supplements are more available?

[@rjo8500]

Ask your doctor. They’re easily prescribed and cheap.

[@mauracassidy1762]

It is not the Patients - It is the Doctors who decide not to give B12 shots ! Big Pharma own Doctors and want patients to be sick - they can then be prescribed their Drugs. Preventative medicine and the use of Vitamins spells Bad News for Big Pharma !

[@jonwalker9288]

I agree with so many others that you are super informative while at the same time you inject just the right amount of humour.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad you think so!

[@Lew114]

My doctor diagnosed me with a B12 deficiency. I didn’t know that I needed to chew my B12 tablets. Thanks!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes check the preparation but many you do

[@terrybouck5192]

The comedy just makes the great info so easy to remember. Thanks you two

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Our pleasure!

[@jerryjohnson9531]

Another important symptom of b12 deficiency is numbness/tingling in hands and feet. That is the symptom that got me to go to the doctor.

[@bethhayes8427]

My elderly husband ended up in the hospital last year with rsv and severe b12 deficiency. He takes 2,000 mcg a day and is still functionally deficient, according to his blood doctor.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Sorry to hear that. May be an absorption issue

[@THXx1138]

It may be the type he is taking.

[@saimaleon7115]

He may have pernicious anemia which is caused by antibodies against the cells lining the stomach and against intrinsic factor. No intrinsic factor, no absorption. Can have an increased risk of stomach cancer too. May not have anemia despite the name. Have to have B12 shots if you have these antibodies.

[@linda1541]

My friend was supposed to take b12 injections, but she neglected to do so. Eventually she got major nerve damage. It was horrible to see what that did to her. That made me aware of what that deficiency could do. I now take sublingual b12.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes it can be serious Linda

[@erinMcL281]

What brand of sublingual B12 do you take? I've been looking for a good supplement

[@linda1541]

@@erinMcL281 the brand is e z melts I get it from Amazon .

[@daveforeman6931]

I was diagnosed with very low B12 about 11 years ago, was injected in the arm monthly for 6 months. I tried oral supplements after that, including sublingual tabs. Didn't work. I have been self-injecting monthly under the skin in the abdominal area and it works for me. But much damage was done before my diagnosis way back when and have not been my "normal" despite all the years of b12 injections. I am better with the injections as told earlier. I think many people have b12 deficiency and don't know it.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Agree

[@saimaleon7115]

Did any of your doctors ever do a test for intrinsic factor antibodies to rule out that as a cause for the low B12?

[@daveforeman6931]

@@saimaleon7115 No, all they told me was that most of the time there is no reason that can be obtained as to why.

[@TGcomments]

Hi Talking With Docs. I hope you can comment. I have 2 female relatives, one is vegetarian and the other is strictly vegan. They share multiple severe health issues such as diagnosed fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and Multiple Sclerosis which was picked up by a scan (brain scarring) also diagnosed. The other has Arnold Chiari syndrome and lupus, and now has significant hair loss. From what I've learned B12 deficiency is implicated in all of these conditions. I can't help getting the feeling that they've totally wrecked their own health by liberating animals from suffering. That's not a good exchange as I see it; since we're not all suited to being vegetarian. Our bodies are suited to both animal and vegetable intake, surely that's what we need to stay healthy?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

So there are lots of omnivores who are B12 deficient due to the way we have treated the soil and animals for that matter. It’s a pretty simple fix as far as B12 goes - test and supplement. B12 is not implicated in all of those conditions though. Ask them to get tested

[@darith770]

b12 is made from a bacteria (it's not a plant or animal corpses thing...that animals that used to be alive was supplemented with b12, so why not cut the "middleman" and take it directly). In the older days, we would eat plants that had traces of dirt (b12). but now we live in a sanitized modern society. Easy solution: just take a b12 supplement.

[@colettedionne8723]

love your chanel , I just wish you slowed down the speed of your talk DR wheezing- YOU operated on both my knees and I trust your advice for sure, but like many millennial you just talk way to fast!!! I'm used to speed up the videos I look at but I wish I could slow yours down!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Collette. It’s Dr Weening. Are you sure you didn’t have another surgeon? 🤣. Yes we talk fast for sure. You can add transcription or closer caption. We will try and slow down

[@schwinn434]

Excellent video - very informative. Thank you for this video, truly!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad it was helpful James

[@SailorGreenTea]

I started having B12 and I feel better.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

That’s great news

[@rayoflight62]

There are two ways for absorbtion of vitamin B12. The first, is by vitamin B12 binding to "intrinsic factor". Only 2.5 micrograms of B12 can bind at each meal, and the absortion is almost 100% if the stomach make a good amount of HCl. The second way, is by vitamin B12 being absorbed directly via the intestines. While this way doesn't require strong stomach acid and enough intrinsic factor, only 1% of the vitamin B12 introduced orally goes into the bloodstream and is stored into the liver. Therefore, while the daily allowance is 2.5 micrograms, you need one hundred times that amount for a correct absorbtion, which is 250 micrograms per day. The liver of a young, healthy person has a seven years store of vitamin B12.

[@AndiNewtonian]

I've had two bouts of B12 deficiency. The second time, it got down to 103 before we caught it. Can definitely confirm, it's nothing to mess around with. Brain fog, vertigo, weakness, shakiness. I could barely walk across the room. Now I'm under doctor's order to take a B12 supplement every day (currently 500 mg sublingual). And under no circumstances am I allowed to try to go vegetarian.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad you are ok now

[@darith770]

B12 is made from bacteria. it's not a vegetarian or meat diet thing. Do your research for once. In other words, the animal corpses was supplemented by b12..so cut the middleman and just take the supplement directly. Go plant-based! God said, "I have given you every plant with seeds on the face of the earth and every tree that has fruit with seeds. This will be your food." Genesis 1:29

[@phinfogg3960]

I would be interested to hear you on lymphomas, being a non-Hodgkin Folicular lymphoma patient, who has just relapsed after 9 years. Thank you. Love your presentations, and I think they provide a ton of very useful information. Phin

[@TalkingWithDocs]

We are very sorry to hear this Phin. We are trying to coordinate with one of our hematologists to do some videos with us. Wishing you then best during any upcoming treatment and thanks so much for the thank you!

[@pecheturner6161]

Another great video, thanks Docs. What do you think of collagen peptides? Does it help with joint pain? Thanks

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Peche. That is on our list of supplements to review. The science is slightly weak.

[@stevelangsdorf7307]

You guys are awesome and my new favorites. I know a little about nutrition, you are spot on and I am learning a lot keep up. MAD RESPECT FROM EAST LONG BEACH 💯

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yeah East Lonf Beach! Welcome aboard Steve

[@pjk1714]

Hey Doc, I understood B12 helps us absorb D3 supplements. I use gummies and watch my fructose intake because of it. Happy St Patrick's Day 🍀

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Nice Pj!

[@avanya4278]

Wow!👍😃 You two are Great Teachers. I really like to go back on the video many times for learning and fun. Love the video❤👍😌

[@malekodesouza7255]

“…carry the one…”😂. I appreciate your expertise and sense of humor.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

We always carry the one! Thanks for watching

[@kennethward4985]

I started on 5,000mcg of Methylcobalamin under my tongue after breakfast, about one week later my toe pain at bedtime is 90% gone. Not to mention the energy boost I get after my morning coffee and B-12.

[@markfw54]

You guys are the best! Appreciate all your videos.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Our pleasure Mark. Thanks so much

[@terri.918]

Thanks so much for excellent information! I take a B-complex tablet, but now I will look for sublingual b-12 for better absorption.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ruthieo54]

I believe Solgar. Makes B12 sub lingual supplement. Its a good brand.

[@Mega07]

What’s the best brand to use?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

We can’t really answer that.

[@Noddingdog63]

If you ever leave the medical profession then stand up is waiting!

[@toryberch]

I would definitely pay to see ❤😁

[@TalkingWithDocs]

That’s kind

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks Tory!

[@lurettabatchelor8599]

Well your pretty funny i like Your sense of Humour ha ha!!!!!!!!!!!!🤗

[@toryberch]

@@TalkingWithDocs Yw Doc's 😃😊🤗

[@annanderson1470]

Y'all are fun!! I'm a carnivore!! And on B-12. For nerological reasons and proper red blood cell nutrition.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad to hear it

[@ChristynaPatterson]

i was tested for b12 deficiency and got migraines like crazy, ive been taking b12 for 15 years and levels are good and minimal migraines

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very nice Christina

[@ellencocuzza140]

I was having issues with dermatitis started taking a b- complex and it has disappeared not sure which b vitamin helped. Thanks for your videos always look forward to the next one.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

That’s cool Ellen. Thanks for sharing

[@camerajen]

Pernicious anemia runs in my family and when I was deficient I had tremors and all types of awful symptoms. I take a sublingual every night. Thank you for this video.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very welcome. Thanks for sharing

[@bethberry8099]

You guys are so cute and helpful. Can tell you really enjoy yourselves and your subject matter. Thanks for all the info! My Grandma also got b12 shots, suppose I should try it. 😊

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks so much Beth. Very sweet. Shots are worth considering if the pills don’t work for you

[@kingerishasa5818]

your lessons has done good to my health keep it up I need more lessons are a patient's with new ACL repair but I'm finding it difficulty in healing I need more of your lessons

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Ok sounds good

[@3IDACO203]

I was taking B12 5,000mcg as a daily supplement and had blood work done and B12 reading was 1502 PG/ML! Is this a problem?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Elevated B12 is rarely serious but a good reason to take less

[@3IDACO203]

@@TalkingWithDocs thank you for the reply

[@lbar9720]

I agree, a Doctor with a sense of humour is so much better than a Comedian with a stethoscope and little knowledge of medicine! Another awesome video. Thank you so much.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very welcome L!

[@Mindovermatter767]

My favorite Docs always brings good news I appreciate you guys ❤

[@TalkingWithDocs]

We love you too Gigi!

[@sharkair2839]

Sardines are also an excellent source of vitamin B12. A 100-g serving of canned sardines in oil contains 8.94 mcg of vitamin B12, which is almost four times an adult's RDA of 2.4 mcg per day. Vitamin B12 helps keep the blood and nervous system healthy.

[@daveb2280]

Sardines??? No thanks. I'll take the liquid supplements!!😂😂

[@chrisstepleton4761]

Good if you eat meat, but I don't.

[@sharkair2839]

@@chrisstepleton4761 i can respect that.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Fair enough. For plant based people supplements are likely the best choice.

[@darith770]

b12 is made from a bacteria (it's not a plant or animal corpses thing...that animals that used to be alive was supplemented with b12, so why not cut the "middleman" and take it directly). In the older days, we would eat plants that had traces of dirt (b12). but now we live in a sanitized modern society. Easy solution: just take a b12 supplement.

[@marynordseth2788]

Two yrs ago my doctor said my B-12 was 'too high'. I'm 83 in one week. I've cut back on red meat so will start B-12 supplements.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Not a bad idea Mary

[@ksharpe8137]

If you take a proton inhibitor you also need B12. There are actually several common medications that can lower your B12 levels. So, if you take any meds do your research. Thanks for this video Drs!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Agree K!

[@paulettebell1395]

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[@ericsmith2735]

I was taking a PPI for little over two months. Started to to feel very weak, light headed, brain fog, muscle twitching and a pins and needle feeling all over(mainly in feet and arms). Started to up my B12 and seems to have worked. Went to my primary doctor to get blood work done to rule anything else out.

[@darneyoung537]

Hello Docs, I’m 75 next month since 2016 I have been losing blood, I get anaemic and I have to have Iron infusions. Different doctors ask me do I notice any blood loss the answer is no. Next Wednesday I have to have a Gastroscopy and a Colonoscopy again since 2016. would B12 help me do you think. This is on going and it’s getting me down. I’m weak, I am Asthmatic but I don’t think my out of breath has anything to do with my asthma. I would dearly love your opinion please. You put my mind at ease last year when I had to have my knee done, I’m sorry this is a lengthy email but once again thank you ❤️🇦🇺🐨🐨🇦🇺

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Darne. Sorry to hear this. The scopes should help. You can be tested for B12 to see if you are deficient but it likely isn’t the cause of your anemia. Best of luck

[@soonerdaddy]

You should look into getting on probiotic, fiber, quit sugar. There are types of bacteria and yeast that are in people's flora that will use up the iron in their diet and the person becomes anemic. Look up Leaky gut and research how to improve your gut flora.

[@daveb2280]

Awesome job, docs! I am 54 and take B-12 liquid drops. And thanks for the reminder about Vitamin D. I have severe PTSD and rarely go outside. I definitely will order some today!

[@redheadedgypsy1939]

Dave, meditation helps IMMENSELY with PTSD....talking from experience.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Nice Dave!

[@gg_pearl3889]

Heyy I have just order b12 liquid drops well a spray. You say you are getting pill supplements on top. Is it worth me getting pills if I am getting spray or does the spray not work

[@seabee5695]

Thank you for sharing this video. Proper nutritional supplementation is Vital due to the Under-nutritional value in our manufactured foods, as well as that which is grown in our soils. The farming community has been put under such pressure to produce More and More-often crop products. An over-use of, and under-rested soils, are only able to produce Under-nutritional products. Let's fix the SOURCE of the issue. In the meantime, supplementation is essential.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Agree

[@dogcrazy25]

B12 should be taken if you use metformin or Glucophage as it reduces b12. My b12 is a coated pill that can't be dissolved by going under the tongue. BTW. What kind of doctors are you that you recommend plants so much.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Sue. Thanks for sharing. The kinds of doctors who care about the health of our patients. We are surgeons

[@tnijoo5109]

What is the test for a functional deficiency? Can homocysteine be tested?

[@danielx555]

I always thought that the sublingual form was absorbed through mucosa, but I recently learned that it is a factor in the saliva that binds with the B12 and assists in the active transport in the intestines.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes

[@natnaelabebe9217]

I have very low WBC count did I take B 12 because I’m 35 years of age what is your advice to me ..?

[@douglangston]

I second the comment below....

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Tha monks for watching

[@gg_pearl3889]

Thank you for this video I am a trainee Dr in Uni and I’ve come off my SNRI having withdrawal have a low weight don’t eat lots of meat I like chicken been told iron and b12 is slightly low so I’m sorting these out now I understanding Thank you for this video!!

[@carl7445]

In the last couple of weeks I've eaten "marmite" daily. I also purchased some "nutritional yeast" to get my B levels up. I've noticed I have more energy since taking them. 😀

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Nice work Mr C!

[@dorothyjohnson3728]

What is “marmite”?

[@carolynarnott5002]

@@dorothyjohnson3728 is a savoury flavoured black spread you put on toast similar to Vegemite but that one is a little bitter but I love it not sure if they have b12 but have the other b vitamins

[@dorothyjohnson3728]

Thank you so much 4 taking the time to reply.

[@73rukia]

Thanks, Docs. Dr. Weening, you are talking a little bit fast in this video.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Sorry about that

[@botodeov57]

Thanks Docs...great info!! I am well acquainted with pernicious anemia seems to be familial.....i get my B12 checked monthly.. so far so good....supplements work fine especially the B complex ones. Last time i checked meat prices....the supplements were much cheaper....not as tasty but still better than not having the essential B vitamins. Excellent Work and comedy..you guys are the BEST!!!

[@wsue1038]

Oh my that supplements are cheaper

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks so very much Steven!

[@darith770]

Go plant-based! God said, "I have given you every plant with seeds on the face of the earth and every tree that has fruit with seeds. This will be your food." Genesis 1:29

[@spacedivinepeace1928]

Thank you Docs. for useful info., But with all toxic foods, and Toxic greens(Veggies) please tell us where and how can we find real organic veggies, and meat.

[@loisharper9570]

Can calcium supplements cause "sludge" in arteries? If so, is there a type that is better to take and is there a way to measure or detect this?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Not really

[@kalashmanzoor2916]

Hello Dr.. kalash is here!! I am feeling so tiredness and lethargic sometimes my vision also become blurr and i am deficit in memory and focus and i feel depress all the time i don't know what happened to me also feel shaky and internal tremores what should i do?? Please tell me something i am so much upset from life and am not able to enjoy my happy life!!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

You should see your doctor and get some baseline testing

[@kalashmanzoor2916]

@@TalkingWithDocs yeah sure but what are these sypmtoms according to you???

[@rolandlickert2904]

I'm 74 years old and eat a low-carb diet with lots of meat however sometimes II have a cramp in my left leg when I stretch in the morning. Never had it before guessing age catches up. Called my Doctor and she recommended B 12 . Since then no Cramps and less tired.

[@nancyfahey7518]

I like your doctor. 👍

[@TalkingWithDocs]

There you go

[@barbhelle5481]

Thank you Docs. I am 67 and have been taking a b12 that I swallow. I will change.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Barb, check the bottle and make sure it has not been provided with a specific coding to allow you to swallow it. Every brand is a little bit different.

[@barbhelle5481]

@@TalkingWithDocs Thank you very much. I sure will.

[@eileennisbet3351]

Following onset of intermittent double vision, 2 years ago, I had serum blood test for b12 deficiency done (that’s what we have in the UK) and although it is considered inaccurate, that was the end of the story. Given I have some other symptoms, don’t eat much meat and I’m 67, I bought some b12 and double vision went into orbit! Apart from that, I felt better. Can you tell me if this was just my system getting used to the supplement. I was taking 100 mcg sublingually. Maybe too much?? Your videos are fantastic. Thank you. Eileen

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Eileen. Very hard to say. If you still have double vision you should see your doctor. It is possible though. Glad you like the channel

[@eileennisbet3351]

Thank you so much for taking the time to reply. I’ve tried a myriad of health care professionals, to no avail. It dawned on me recently that the double vision worsened in the winter months. I’ll take a smaller dose of b12 for a little while to see if it helps. Your channel is fantastic.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks Eileen!

[@menoswater1032]

@@eileennisbet3351How are your vitamin d levels?

[@eileennisbet3351]

⁠@@menoswater1032I’ve only just come across your question and thank you for asking. I don’t know my actual levels, but I’m taking vitamin D daily.

[@lightspeed388]

Okay, I’ll be chewing my vitamin B tablets from now on. Thank you doctors😊

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Check your specific brand as there are a few you can swallow.

[@carolsummers8734]

Just found you. Interesting. I had B12 shots after my first baby was born decades ago. I began taking B Complex this year when I went low carb. I lost 55 pounds. But I was concerned about B vitamins because I don't eat much meat. I am 78 and take D3.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Nice Carol. You don’t need meat. Congrats

[@darith770]

Make sure it's vegan D3. D2 is made from sheep

[@paulinemcinuff4546]

Thank you guys so much I had that surgery and I have to take b12for the rest of my life

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad it helped

[@GabrielBlais-tl6dz]

Med sites like the Mayo clinic suggest the daily need of b12 is 2.4 micrograms. Why most supplements contain 2000 micrograms or even more?

[@hardrockincanuck1]

If there any correlation between B12 deficiency and taking Metformin? I am Type-2 diabetic and I take 500mg twice a day. I coulda swore I heard/read somewhere there is, but perhaps I am mistaken. Thanks!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

You are correct!

[@byronbanks1615]

Love the bottom line up front! To be honest, I aubscribed as soon as you guys did that!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Doing our best Byron

[@barbaraebner5889]

You do more then dabble! You are definitely great docs but you make us non. Medical people UNDERSTAND what all this stuff means!!! Much better then Google. ❤

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yay better than Google!

[@hommie789]

Great video but one thing you missed is what happens if you take too much B12? I am a carnivore and I also take a multi vitamin supplement how do I know if I'm getting too much? Lastly maybe I'm not making the connection but the vitamin B12 in my supplement is cyanocobalamin is that different from the two you mentioned? Cool video lots of info

[@TalkingWithDocs]

So too much B12 is very very rare. And cyanocobalmin is good.

[@petrocloete9212]

​@@TalkingWithDocs .

[@darith770]

You are not a "carnivore". If you were, you would rip off the flesh of animal and eat it raw, and eating all the body parts. Instead, you pay someone to clean it, drain the blood, COOK IT, and make it look pretty.

[@cindytomlinson2326]

My pharmacist recommended I take B12 because I also take Metformin. I take 1000 mcg sustained release tablets daily. It doesn't say anything about chewing it. Just q day with food. And it is cyanocobalamin. Sound ok? Thx.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes likely. Check the instructions on the label. Sometimes the coating can make a difference

[@theseeker6097]

@talkingwithdocs you guys are the best another informative video! I'm so glad I found your channel. I have been waiting almost 3yrs for hip surgery. I am in constant crippling pain. I have been approved for the Birmingham resurfacing procedure. I was glad to find out you gentleman are only a hour and a half away from me. Where I am, the surgery backlog is still huge. I sick of taking pills and can barely walk. Is there any chance one of you doctors can help me? If not, I understand many thanks Docs

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks for all of the positive comments. The purpose of this channel is not really true by direct care. We both have a waiting list that are similar to your surgeons. The backlog in Ontario is overwhelming. Our best advice would be to talk to your surgeon and go on their waitlist for cancellations. Hang in there and try to stay as active as you can in the interim.

[@theseeker6097]

@@TalkingWithDocs thank you so much for the advice!

[@marianenetten3067]

Hi. I take 1,200 mcg B12 daily (type 2 diabetic), but mine are time release pills. Since it's time released, is the vitamin getting absorbed without chewing the tablet as you say in the video? Thank you!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes that is likely the mechanism

[@astropadre]

Hey Docs! How do you feel about the rest of the B vitamins?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Beneficial.