How to supplement when B12 tests are high Be sure you remove all sources of synthetic cyanocobalamin from your diet (supplements & fortified foods) Consider supplementing with iodine, selenium, and molybdenum which helps activate B2 (a B12 transport helper) Consider supplementing with an active B2 form (Riboflavin-5-Phosphate) - a B12 transport cofactor Consider taking intrinsic factor which helps the gut better absorb B12 Consider pulsing 4.5 mg of lithium orotate (2-3x per week) - helps the B12 transport Only supplement with bioidentical active B12 forms - hydroxocobalamin, methylcobalamin, adenosylcobalamin I know my specific COMT & VDR Taq gene details
You dont necessarily have to get labs as a baseline if you are symptomatic (symptoms listed above)
The formation of nerve and brain cells as well as red blood cells depends on vitamin B12
Its quicker and more flexible, but you pay for the convenience
In addition to protecting damaged neurons, NAD+ precursors have shown promise in delaying the effects of several neurodegenerative diseases making this a must have treatment
Effect of folic acid supplementation on the progression of carotid intima-media thickness: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
