The BEST & WORST Forms of Vitamin B12
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- Опубліковано 6 лис 2023
- Vitamin B12 is incredibly important and many people simply don't get enough.
And if you don't get enough then you'll end up with symptoms like fatigue, hair loss, weight gain, brain fog, depression, nerve problems, heart palpitations, and anemia.
That's one problem. The other is that the form of B12 that most people use is the wrong one.
Let's talk about the 4 most common forms of vitamin B12, which one(s) you should use, and which one(s) you should avoid:
1. Cyanocobalamin
This is probably the worst form of vitamin B12 because it's synthetic (not natural), it comes attached to cyanide that must be metabolized, and it requires activation by the body before it can be used.
2. Adenosylcobalamin
Adenosylcobalamin is one of two active forms of vitamin B12 and it's found primarily in the mitochondria where it helps create ATP for your cells.
3. Methylcobalamin
Methylcobalamin is another active form of B12 which is found in the cytoplasm where it helps eliminate homocysteine.
4. Hydroxycobalamin
Hydroxycobalamin is an intermediate form of B12 that is more stable than adenosylcobalamin and methylcobalamin but is not as active.
Which form should you use? The best case scenario is to use the 3 active (and intermediate) forms all together so that even if you have a B12 metabolism genetic defect or polymorphism, your body can still utilize the B12.
A combination of 1,000 mcg of methylcobalamin plus 1,000 mcg of adenosylcobalamin plus 1,000 mcg of hydroxycobalamin would be ideal.
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Damn son, this was a comprehensive video. Addressing everything i wanted to know. Thanks a bunch
Thank you Dr. Childs for clearing that up with an easy to understand explanation. Now we know which formulation works best. No money wasted.
Had no idea about the different forms of B12. I switched to a different brand thanks to you!
What brand were you able to find that had all 3 of these?
Don’t ya just LOVE it when you ask a question, and no one BOTHERS to respond ! 😵💫
@@Splendid123456789Igennus
Very informative. Thank you.
This is the FIRST time ever I hear about cyanocobalamin being pretty much, poisonous. I have just purchased 360 more pills of cyanocobalamine. For the last 5 years I have been having some serious symptoms that seem to be getting worse. I'm constantly cold and pins and needles are getting worse. I cannot get ONE doctor who is really thorough and can give me answers that improve my quality of life.
You will find a LOT of doctors that don't know bupkiss about nutrition!
It's not poisonous in dose. Choose what's best for you but, it provides B-12 at the best bang for your buck and is the most shelf stable so the actual B-12 you get will be consistent.
You most definetly have an absorption problem. The pills don't do anything for you! You must take the B12 injections for the rest of your life! Insist you get them and don't let anyone tell you otherwise!!!
My friend is in ICU for the third time in 3 months with the help of cyanocobalamin. Instead of giving her the other B12, they actually raised her dose of the cyanide version. 4 hospitals in 4 months, 2 helicopter rides, intubated several times and discharged into a facility to continue her toxic regimen, allow her to go without O2, breathing treatments, while delaying therapy due to unorganization, lack of staff, etc.
I could go on and on. No one believes me or will even entertain the idea. I can't even breath I'm so upset. 😢
I suspect more nefarious reasons than unorganization, lack of staff, etc... I am sorry about that, but I am a medical investigator and pharma's roots are based in sorcery.
@@DylanMyth5728 Sorcery? Really? 😂😂😂
With hydroxocobalamin injection I was only better for 4 months, after I started methylcobalamin injections 1000mcg I got better again. I tried to also add hydroxocobalamin again but immediately symptoms came back. Now 5 years on methylcobalamin and also added adenosyl in one shot.. But still experience low Thyroid symptoms. Cut out gluten and dairy. But find it difficult to find T2 that ships to the Netherlands. Trying carnivore, but I somehow crash every time I eliminate carbs.
Thanks for the outline, first time ever I saw somebody explain it thoroughly! You're good!
check out L. Reuteri probiotic research. This bacteria also produces b12.
Sounds like you might have a gene mutation, MTHFR. I had same issue you are talking about until I was diagnosed with this mutation.
Do you take the shots every day?
This was great! Thank you.
Always helpful information. PS: Love the hairdo.
Incorrigible hair is a sign of genius - ala Einstein, Dylan, etc...
Glad I payed attention in chemistry class. It is my opinion that alcohol will filter all chemicals
It's so worth it to listen again. But your right they're mega info. We are what we digest for sure. Unless you have an ulcer start making sure you have great digestion. For years now I drink ACV a teaspoon in water always mix. Even add lemon. This alone helps so much and works for so many. Look into this. Energy will improve and for most great for help prevent with gallstones. Anyway saying all this. I take liquid organic usually cherry flavored Methocabolamin B12. That's just me. Have a great day and there's amazing info on utube as you all ready know. Dr Childs is so informative. Go slow and just start as know dought your doing now. 😊Have a great day.
Will high dosages like 3000mcg that you’re suggesting not deplete potassium? This is the only reason I’m scared to take higher dosages which would likely help my health problems. Also is it true hydroxycolabam form cures Candida?? I’m trying to get my gut Candida issue under control and scared the methycolabalm is making it worse
Thank you 🎉
excellent!!!
I'd love to know what your thoughts are on quercetin. I've heard that it's great for many things but harmful to the thyroid 😮💨
Hi, Dr Childs
Your explanation for this video is in-depth for layman like me, for the different forms of vitamin b12.
Will you doing video for best and worst form of B1 and B6; which i think its sufficiency are good for mental health among the many B-complex elements, ie B1, B5, B6, B9, B12 etc.
With the best form of B1 and B6, i can then be able to select the type of B1 and B6's vitamin forms and thereby narrowing the brand of B1 and B6 vitamins to purchase.
With regards
Eric Teo
Thank you.
All B12 in supplements is synthetic. They produce it in the hydroxocobalamin form in vats of bacteria. Then add the cyano- to improve stability of the compound.
Whatever the questions over cyanocobalamin, it isn't a matter of being produced naturally or synthetically.
Also, hydroxycobalamin is usually called hydroxocobalamin (with an 'o' rather than a 'y').
Succinct and clear
Could you kindly post the references you cite to be read in full - ideally with google scholar links?
Is there a way to improve the intrinsic factor instead? At the end of the day all forms of B12 are handmade. Any suggestions? Thanks.
Go to 9:44.
It’s complex terminology and unfortunately when he’s listing the three types to take, he doesn’t keep the three types up on the screen long enough for you to take a screenshot. You have to be fast in order to do so.
Just pause the video and take your screen shot. You can rewind also.
Maybe the transcript will help. I’m gonna go look now. 😊
The transcript is a jumble too, because he talks so fast, but I think it’s better than trying to listen.
This was ridiculous,Its too bad, because obvously its important. Either way he finally said it at the end
Take all three forms ( ShotGun )
And not the one kind
I would hate to be in ur head omg this drove me crazy 😂
I give UP ! I will just stick with my Methylcolamin, like Dr. Berg recommends. At least he flat out gets to the POINT.
Can you do a ZINC supp info , like your B12 and Magnesium videos pls
i get injections every 4 months last time i got one i asked what was the form and she said it was cyanocobalamin, it does nothing for me. after my injection i can be days with low energy like my body its telling me its not liking it at all. what would you recommend as a different injection? also last blood work my vitamin D level was 25. i cannot seem to find any right vitamin d in phamacies that help.
Got it!° Thanks!
According to some methylation specialists, my methylation profile can give me issues with methylcobalamin and the preferred forms for me are adenosylcobalamin and hydroxocobalamin
Should B12 only be taken with the other B vitamins and not alone since it is a complex?
Whitch is the b12 to take
Do I need to look for a methylated B12 ?
I am constantly in pain. After switching to Nutritional Yeast (which has a combination of B vitamins including B12 (methylcobalamin) and Benfotiamine Vitamin B1, the pain began to diminish.
I did this without knowing, i was learning about some vegetarian recipes that calls for NY i did it for years even when the mood for some vegetarian food was over B12 improve so much that I was off the injections. Then I stopped it because I found a post saying that NY was not good for people with glaucoma. It is really frightening to live like this.
Unless I missed it, you didn't say when or how often to take it? I mean frequency. You spoke about dose 1-3 mg but not how often , age or other factors affecting dose and frequency.
With neurological symptoms 2x/ week at least until symptoms get better. I have to inject methylcobalamin every day to stay ok
This is true info
I am hypothyroide patient with autoimmune gastritis due to pernicious anemia. I need your help to just for me a supplement that can help me. Should i take injections better?. I live in Germany where there is only hydroxy cobalamin and cyanocobalamin as injection. i really don't know can you please suggest how to start the therapy.
Excellent presentation .. I have gut dysbiosis,am celiac, so think sublingual best for me , tu❤
Same here.
I took the three types of B12 from a brand AOR called Tri- synergy B12
I was doing one tablet every day
But my B12 was high in my blood serum
That's normal that your serum b12 gets higher. Keep taking until symptoms improve. At tissue level it also needs a lot of time to elevate. Tissue level they generally do not measure. Blood serum levels say nothing! Symptoms should get less!
Wow!
My gastro doctor said for me not to take any supplements and im three points away from being normal on my labs for my thyroid should i be taking meds if my TSH is 0.71?
After taking B12(methylcobalamine) I am having anxiety, agitation and insomnia. My body can not tolerate it even in minute doses. I havent tried any other forms of B12. I am thinking of trying other forms. What could be the reason for it?
Same here. Methyl is too stimulating, even in low dose. Jittery and insomnia after 1 day of taking. Try hydroxy-/hydroxocobalamin. It's a form that is not stimulating. I can't tolerate even 50mcg of methylcobalamin without being awake all night long for 2 nights.
Can someone tell me what brand of B12 he recommends?
Love the great details on this video. I stopped buying the "cyanide" stuff years ago. Great video
Interesting video I inject cyno and hydroxy and eat high meat diet and still feel as though I'm deficient 🤔 I have high levels in the blood and taking magnesium and my folate and iron levels are normal range.. i have verticle lines on my nails, white on my lower lip, white nails with red strip across the top, fatigued and feel exercise intolerant. I did do a thyroid test and my TSH is 4.01 and i recently had gallbladder surgery which i know can cause b vitamin deficiencys too
@@cryptovideoclips8045 ah really I didn't know that I started taking b vitamins too a long side it will have to keep trying
Hydroxocobalamin is okay. Although not for me. But definitely stay of the cyanocobalamin 😊 I have methylcobalamin and also adenosylcobalamin injections
Can I take B12 at night with my thyroid supplement because I take my supplement?
I do have my gdneticst whixh shoqs mutations in the mmaa and the mmab gene. Possibly mut too 😢
Huh?
Huh, huh????????
Have you got fat fingers as well or are you dyslexic😂
Hi ,I've found a vitamin B complex, and it says its B12 is from methylcobalamin and adenosylcobalamin,Is it ok and not synthetic and safe?Thanks
Is safe.
What's the name of that supplement?
The brand name please for your b12 vitamin
@@somewhererainbow4775 Pure encapsulations
So wish you’d answer. Why do this video and not follow up !! Not good !!!
Really wanted too figure this out but #1 half way threw couldn't take anymore 😪 😕 😢. #1- I have enjoyed your videos before this time it's like you are on speed my brain can't keep up with you in one ear out the other.😢😮
I've had the same experience and that's why I primarily listen to and watch Dr. Eric Berg. He's amazing and explains everything in detail so I can understand and take notes.
You said it way better than I did.
I really enjoy and learn so much from Dr. Eric Berg. The Best!!
@@deborahlarsen4384ewww look into Dr Berg who is s chiropractor and not an actual md and he is a scientologist as well.
If you select the” more … “ it will take you to the description and you can read it instead of watching it
What's ATP??
Thank you so much for this much needed information and for clarifying this confusion with Vit b12.
Should methyl folate be included with all 3 forms of vitamin b 12?
Where can I purchase a sublingual b12 that contains all three forms of b12 in one pill.?
Thank you in advance!!!❤
Igennus Super B12-Complex 1000mcg
I’d like to see a rap mash up of this. Video called the cobalamin remix
I just wanted to know which one to take, liquid or tablet .😳
Lol😂
methylcobalamin makes me ANXIOUS and UNEASY like 2-3 hours after I take it and it lasts for over a day
i can take as much cyanocobalamin without this problem
why do you think is that ? its confusing , Nutritionfact suggest cyanocobalamin
@@Mazella216 Cyanocobalamin is stable en safe. It works better than the overhyped methylcobalamin. There is no scientific proof that methyl is better.
I forgot to mention she has chronic kidney disease and a high co2 level, t2 diabetes, chf, copd maybe
My insurance will only pay for the cyanocobalamin, but regardless, it works for me.
You talk so much I don’t know what to take.it’s all to intelligent for me.please just say which is best
But aren't Most vitamins SYNTHETIC?
All are.
FFS get to the POINT! Which is the best form to take….
👍EXACTLY what I am saying
👍That’s some word salad with no answer.
Agree! Get to the point
Your ignorance doesn't surprise me, as you're here on yt looking for help on issues you know NOTHING about, but yet STILL complaining.....😅
Brags yeast product will help avoid this problem! Has all the B vitamins and is a natural nutrient! Solved!
Very confusing
😮
Methylcobalamin os the best form of B12
Limited evidence.
I was watching this with my parent and our heads are spinning mainly because you were talking fast and using the same words 1000 times. You should have just done the summary. 😢
Under the headline, click on the word more and then click on transcript if you haven’t already. Was really helpful.
yes , you are right
Lol
Don't repeat a coded statement in code
What's your poison? ~ CYANOCOBALAMIN!!!
So in other words, don’t take any B-12 supplement at all, and just go out to the nearest restaurant and order a rich, bloody, medium rare steak. Got it. 👍
Too confusing
So can you just tell us the best brand to take😊
I hear blubber and bla
methylcobalamin and methylfolate nearly killed me.
How so???
That was not my comment. I don’t hide behind a fake name. If I said that my name would be on it. Whoever did that, knock it off
nonsense
your not telling us is made from distilled shit, from sewage plant
You lost 99% of the viewers after the first 30 seconds of your message. 🙄
BS. Go troll another channel tinker bell
@@StompMom5 ur momma
@@anthonymosqueda3536he is 💯 correct my friend.
I'd say speak for yourself, but it's obvious you do.
Not me. It was good!
I will watch this after I get out of medical school. Sounds like I will be dead by then. I have been studying and living my life the most healthiest way possible. I am very smart and feel I stay up to date even a bit OCD about it. I have top DRS at the TOP hospitals in the world and always reading and taking the newest classes at Various Medical schools. I can converse on most any subject but unless you are just a Narcissist feeding your ego, I will not watch your channel anymore. I am unsubscribing now.
I think people are trying to get away from medication but Dr child’s seem to push us to ways medication...
He does not talk to the common man no more ...it just goes over our heads ..
Sounds like you will do well in today's medical field.
You sound like a top class A hole hun. Narcissistic from the get go. You’ll do well as a gaslighting doctor
@@DeeKru haaaa …NOT
They are looking for losers like you who follow the FDA and big Pharma.
This is a ridiculous explanation.,.,not for the lay person. Will go to another You tuber that will recommend the correct B12 to take.
@NutritionFactsOrg
yes Nutritionfact suggest cyanocobalamin , what should we take ? confusing ~