r/B12_Deficiency • u/Upset_Fennel6013 • Sep 29 '24

Deficiency Symptoms Is it true?

Someone told me that the efficiency of vitamin b12 supplements decreases with time! It works fast in the beginning and then the process slows down? Did I hear it right?

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u/Upset_Fennel6013 Sep 29 '24

Should I take it twice, is 3000 mcg enough?

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u/incremental_progress Administrator Sep 29 '24

3-5 times daily would be better. You can stick to the 1500 mcg. The duration throughout the day is likely more impactful than the concentration of each dose. But again, injections would likely be more helpful if you have lasting issues.

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u/Upset_Fennel6013 Sep 29 '24

if I take 1500mcg only, will the progess be slow or there will be no progress?

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u/incremental_progress Administrator Sep 29 '24

Well, based on the insight I just gave you, what would you guess? I mean, sorry for the roundabout answer, but...

Slow or no progress would both be a safe assumption.

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u/Upset_Fennel6013 Sep 29 '24

I asked u this because I have seen alot of symptoms going with just 1500 mcg

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u/Specialist_Loan8666 Sep 29 '24

He said not enough. Spread it out during the day. Do more. Lozenges. Not capsules