delphicdragon Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 Hey Everyone-I posted here a while ago about a diagnosed B12 deficiency. Since then I've been taking 1000mcg B12 daily. I didn't notice much but recently decided, on a whim, to add Folic Acid 400mg. I talked with a friend of mine who is B12 deficient and she was also told she was folate deficient, so I figured it couldn't hurt to supplement. It's been about a month of doing both and I'm noticing that my energy is coming back (knock on wood) and a lot of the bruising I had is going away. I actually was on time for work for 4 out of 5 days this week - usually I'm late 4 of the 5 days. No side effects thus far, but I notice if I miss it for 2 days. Thought this little bit of good news might help some people out there - probably a good idea to supplement both if you are deficient in one.Sara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitsakatsa Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 Did the folic acid make you nauseated? Kits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iheartcats Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 I'll keep this in mind. I might just start with a well-rounded overall vitamin before doing big doses. I wonder if it will help...or if you do need a lot?I'm surprised how much supplements seem to be helping folk, but it's awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icesktr189 Posted February 6, 2010 Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 i have really noticed folic acid helps with my energy levels. i take the recommended 800 mg per day and b complex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownsea Posted February 6, 2010 Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 im having v.b12 injections once at a week at present. ive only been on them for two weeks, but not noticing a difference yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delphicdragon Posted February 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 To answer your questions -The folic acid doesn't make me nauseous, but I take it with my biggest meal of the day, so there's plenty of food in the stomach to soften the blow. I tried other Vitamin B products (B complexes) and they made me very headachy and fluish, so I figured I'd just try one at a time. I didn't notice a huge effect of the B12 by itself. My bruising started to go away, which was good, but there was almost no change with my energy levels. I needed the folic acid to feel better energy-wise. I don't know if we need a lot of the vitamins or not. I personally think I have too fast gastric emptying (I eat almost constantly), hence the need to supplement with large doses of vitamins, but this hasn't been proven (and I'm too chicken to undergo the studies).Sara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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