B Vitamins - Dr. Cooperman Explains What You Need to Know

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  • @srhodes09
    @srhodes09 5 років тому +14

    This was so informative thank you!!

    • @ConsumerlabPlus
      @ConsumerlabPlus  5 років тому +1

      You're welcome. Thanks for letting us know!

  • @meteor8076
    @meteor8076 11 місяців тому +3

    There are no vitamin B-complexes which shows 100% for each vitamins. All are hundreds or even thousands of percent. I personally take B-complex every day. These vitamins are water soluble and there is no danger.

    • @adamsteinhardt6393
      @adamsteinhardt6393 8 місяців тому

      There is some danger with overdoing B6, folate, and niacin.

    • @peacefulutilities8972
      @peacefulutilities8972 3 місяці тому +1

      Why there's no company who selling such a low dose of b complexes

  • @musicofnote1
    @musicofnote1 Рік тому +3

    I was diagnosed in 1999 with idiopathic peripheral neuropathy. Again in 2012. I was also diagnosed with diabetes Type 2 in 2012 and had a heart attack in 2019. For neuropathic pain relief I was started on Gabapentin and Cymbalta. Because of horrid cognitive side effects, Cymbalta was switched out for Effexor. Unfortunately, these cognitive side effects didn't stop, so I stopped using them.
    I've been taking the following for the above diabetes and LDL:
    Ezetimib/Rosuvstatin-Mepha 10 mg/10 mg - 1-0-0-0
    (Mo,Mi,Fr,So)
    Forxiga 5mg - 1-0-0-1
    Metfin 1000 mg - ½-½-0-1
    Aspirin Cardio 100 mg - 1-0-0-0
    Since about 2014 I've been taking instead of the Cymbalta/Effexor & Gabapentin:
    R-Lipoic Acid 300 (240) mg - 1-1-1-1
    Acetyl-L-Carnitine 750 mg - 1-1-1-1
    N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) 1000 mg - 1-1-1-1
    Omega 3 (fish oil) 1000 mg - 1-1-1-1
    Borage Oil 1000 mg (GLA = Gamma Linolenic Acid) - 1-1-1-0
    Magnesium 100 mg - 1-0-0-0
    The above hav helped some. I came to use these through exclusionary process. IOW, I'd take a substance for a while, noting sensations. Then I'd stop and see what happens. These “passed this exclusionary process.
    I added Benfotiamine 15.08.2023. Helped greatly, most overt pain gone, but numbness still prevalent (time if writing 05.09.2023). Some stomach ache if dosage is over 150mg, so I take 100mg 1-1-0-0 / 150mg 0-0-1-0 and 250mg before going to bed (0-0-0-1).
    I then added on September 5, 2023:
    Folic acid 1.7 mg 1-1-1-0
    Biotin 5 mg 1-0-0-0
    Methylcobalamin 1500 mcg 1-1-0-0
    Vitamine B6 P5P 40mg 1-0-0-0
    The 4 above plus Benfotiamine R-Lipoic acid, according to this study, which has been cited many times in meta studies concerning use of supplements to treat neuropathy pain:
    Maladkar, M., Tekchandani, C. and Dave, U. (2014) Post-Marketing Surveillance of Fixed Dose Combination of Methylcobalamin, Alpha Lipoic Acid, Folic Acid, Biotin, Benfotiamine & Vitamin B6-Nutripathy for the Management of Peripheral Neuropathy. Journal of Diabetes Mellitus, 4, 124-132. dx.doi.org/10.4236/jdm.2014.42019
    “Results: Treatment led to significant reduction from baseline score in various neuropathy symptoms from the 4th week itself. After 12 weeks of treatment, the mean pain score declined by 78.0%, numbness by 92.1% and muscle weakness by 96.9%. Also, there was 96.0% & 99.2% reduction in tingling & burning sensation respectively. No serious adverse events were reported. Conclusion: The current study confirms that fixed dose combination of Methylcobalamin, ALA, folic acid, biotin, Benfotiamine & vitamin B6 is effective & well tolerated in the management of peripheral neuropathy.”
    “This PMS included 497 patients with peripheral neuropathy and was conducted at 5 different centers by qualified investigators. The efficacy of the treatment was assessed based on improvement in parameters like neuropathic pain, numbness, muscle weakness, tingling and burning. Investigation of parameters was performed throughout the treatment period on: visit I (baseline), visit II (week 4), visit III (week 8) and visit IV (week 12).”
    “Patients with peripheral neuropathy were orally administered fixed dose combination of methylcobalamin 1500 mcg, ALA 200 mg, folic acid 5 mg, biotin 5 mg, benfotiamine 50 mg & vitamin B6 5 mg once daily for 12 weeks.”

  • @debbietaylor20
    @debbietaylor20 4 роки тому +6

    I stopped taking my b complex 100 and anxiety and panic attacks started so going to take this all the time . Is a complex 100 mg best .

  • @kingdomjerusalem7329
    @kingdomjerusalem7329 4 роки тому +4

    Excellent analysis and professional analysis

  • @TheDeborahPetersShow
    @TheDeborahPetersShow 4 роки тому +10

    Why would the required amount for the vitamins decrease since our food supply has less and less nutrients? Doesn’t anyone question the logic on this notion?

    • @justsaying3899
      @justsaying3899 4 роки тому +2

      Neuro Engineering Institute - NEI most likely it was very high to begin with

    • @Rebelz173
      @Rebelz173 4 роки тому +3

      Don’t worry.. this guy is talking rubbish actually. RDA is so low you won’t feel any benefit you need to take high doses. When I started taking over 50mg of each B vitamin I felt amazing.. most people need much more than the standard RDA

    • @meman6964
      @meman6964 3 роки тому

      RDA is set just enough to keep you from deficiency diseases, such as Scurvy, Rickets, Kwashiorkor.

  • @melissamartin9549
    @melissamartin9549 3 роки тому +2

    b complex is essential for any nerve issues & digestion/appetite or fatigue . i do take it every other day bc of b6 toxicity but it helps so much

    • @scott5267
      @scott5267 Рік тому

      I'm going to do every other day instead of everyday. Because of same reason I'm glad I seen this

  • @chcehh
    @chcehh Рік тому +1

    It was great!
    Thanks for the information!

  • @maricardevera528
    @maricardevera528 3 роки тому +7

    Can I take the B complex, vitamins D or omega 3 & Vitamin C together? I'm anemic and I have anxiety. Thanks! Your video is very informative.

    • @kristymarie6065
      @kristymarie6065 3 роки тому

      I’d like to know this too!!

    • @stephaniemoreno5043
      @stephaniemoreno5043 3 роки тому

      How did b complez work for you? I also have anxiety , social anxiety to be specific. I heard b complex makes some people more anxious

    • @stephaniemoreno5043
      @stephaniemoreno5043 3 роки тому

      @Lee Jarvis do you take it everyday if so how much do you take daily? I started talking it today and I noticed a small difference I just hope it helps with my social awkwardness too

    • @michellejohnson271
      @michellejohnson271 2 роки тому

      @@controlyourtemperjeez8220 hello so you take complex b vitmain d3 fishoil and iron

    • @michellejohnson271
      @michellejohnson271 2 роки тому

      @@controlyourtemperjeez8220 I wanted to know because I'm trying to take it also but I'm taking mega food iron builders that's has b12 and I'm taking a complex b stress vitmain and d3 2000 units

  • @cb5528
    @cb5528 6 місяців тому

    So what are the top brands?

  • @micaonyx5301
    @micaonyx5301 5 років тому +12

    In my humble opinion the RDA for vitamins is such nonsense, and so antiquated. How is it possible that a 6'3 300 male daily supplement requirements is going to be the same as me a 5'4 120lbs female because we happened to be the same age. I'm working with a high school degree here, but to me that's like saying if we're both 50 years old our daily food intake should be the same. It will probably work out great for me than poor guy not so much.

    • @ConsumerlabPlus
      @ConsumerlabPlus  5 років тому +1

      I would not call the RDAs nonsense. They, as well as the Daily Values, encompass most individuals within each segment. Much better to have these reference values, even if not perfect for every individual, than not.

    • @snake1625b
      @snake1625b 3 роки тому +1

      It gives you a general guideline which you can adjust based on your size and gender

    • @onehumbleman8770
      @onehumbleman8770 4 місяці тому

      The RDA is a set amount to not show signs of disease. It is not necessarily the amount for your body to run at optimal levels.

  • @geno5169
    @geno5169 9 місяців тому

    I’ll be 56 in June! Never took them! I do have low energy! Does b12 help with libido??

  • @TheMrPeteChannel
    @TheMrPeteChannel 3 роки тому +1

    Liquid vitamin B complex is nice because u can adjust the dose.

  • @mobscene111
    @mobscene111 4 роки тому +7

    I've personally taken over 6000 milligrams of niacin of the flush kind and I felt %100 fantastic! Nobody has ever over dosed on niacin it is %100 safe if you are of reassembly average health as long (as you aren't suffering from kidney failure). The flush you experience is NOT! toxicity poisoning. It's funny to listen to a doctor tell you high dose niacin is toxic but can't explain why people suffering from mental illness such as autism and schizophrenia have either cured themselves of all symptoms or improved dramatically so much that they are off medication! All they can do is stare at you with a stupid on their face

    • @desicakes3971
      @desicakes3971 4 роки тому

      you can overdose on vitamins.. but you do you

    • @jordyv9213
      @jordyv9213 4 роки тому +3

      Desi Cakes you would definitely notice the side effects in your body before they could actually cause permanent damage.

    • @Rebelz173
      @Rebelz173 4 роки тому +2

      Desi Cakes you cannot overdose on vitamins it’s literally impossible. Like the comment above says your body would know if it was getting too much anyway then u would just stop

    • @Rebelz173
      @Rebelz173 4 роки тому +1

      Jordy v facts! Exactly

    • @mobscene111
      @mobscene111 4 роки тому +5

      @@desicakes3971 you can't over dose on water soluble vitamins. Your body will excrete the excess

  • @_suryakiran
    @_suryakiran 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for throwing some light on this!

  • @joaquinpenuelaparra
    @joaquinpenuelaparra 3 місяці тому

    Hi, some of the B-complex has like 140 tablets or something like that, that would be between 4 and months if I take one daily. After that, do I need to wait some months before taking again B-complex? What is the best way to take these dietary supplements? 😅

    • @ConsumerlabPlus
      @ConsumerlabPlus  3 місяці тому

      That really depends on why you are taking the B-complex. For example, if it is to make up for a deficit in vitamins you are able to get or absorb from your diet, then discontinuing would not seem to make sense.

  • @MaxItUpwithMarta
    @MaxItUpwithMarta 4 роки тому +5

    I really enjoyed listening to this video. I just received a bottle of Vit. B complex so I wanted to know in advance before I start taking it.

  • @joeframo3347
    @joeframo3347 2 роки тому

    Thank you Dr cooperman for bringing this to our attention I really appreciate you giving us your expertise on b vitamins thank you so much love your UA-cam video I'll subscribe to your channel 💕👍💕

  • @marmari9393
    @marmari9393 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much doctor 👨🏻‍⚕️ for Information

  • @romarina2687
    @romarina2687 3 роки тому +3

    Thanks Doctor, I was looking for videos to understand why my urine turn bright yellow, I realized that it’s because I started to take a multi which is over the daily limits of B2 (3846%), B1 (4167%), B6 (2941%) and Biotin (3333%). Why do the put that much?
    Thanks again from Colombia, South America

    • @HarimBaller
      @HarimBaller 2 роки тому

      Its water soluble, anything excess will be peed out, the yellow u see is from vitamin b2.

    • @meteor8076
      @meteor8076 11 місяців тому +1

      Because B-complex is very unstable when it enters the human body. The body absorbs only a little bit from that large percent.

  • @معاذ-ل7م
    @معاذ-ل7م 3 роки тому

    How do people know that '' medicine is good or not, how can you know results and reasons?
    Can you give me informations ?
    How do people analyze medicine by an eye ?

  • @manikallepalli1570
    @manikallepalli1570 4 роки тому +4

    I am a women. My age is 35...
    Which one is good to take daily bcomplex or b12

  • @stryderhiryu8
    @stryderhiryu8 4 роки тому +2

    How about vitamin B1?

  • @maecaoctoy8606
    @maecaoctoy8606 3 роки тому

    Is it ok to take b complex even if discoloration appear? Its not expired yet. Kirland brand

  • @shanebaird543
    @shanebaird543 2 роки тому

    Is there any danger to taking synthetic B vitamins?

  • @marykopydlowski4654
    @marykopydlowski4654 7 місяців тому

    I bought New Age B vitamins drops on Amazon. I am 68 years old

  • @jadkinsdrgs
    @jadkinsdrgs 5 років тому +2

    Can you tell me if Super B complete by Nutritional Frontiers is a good one?

    • @ConsumerlabPlus
      @ConsumerlabPlus  5 років тому

      I'm sorry, but we have not tested that product.

  • @Sylvia-of9hj
    @Sylvia-of9hj 4 роки тому +2

    Is there a B1 that doesn't give you an appetite?

  • @gardosalazar9127
    @gardosalazar9127 Рік тому

    Will taking b complex once a week better than daily.?

    • @ConsumerlabPlus
      @ConsumerlabPlus  Рік тому +1

      Probably not, as they are water-soluble and do not remain long in the body, as opposed to fat-soluble vitamins -- like vitamin D, that can be taken weekly.

  • @bdmesq
    @bdmesq 5 років тому +3

    Dr Greger claimed in one of his videos that B12 sublingual should be best-taken once a week and not daily as daily intake can make the absorption less efficient [ a kind of intestinal block] Do you have any opinion about this? Thanks

    • @ConsumerlabPlus
      @ConsumerlabPlus  5 років тому +7

      Actually, it can be taken twice daily (early and late), if necessary, as explained in our B Vitamin Supplements Review. This provides sufficient time for your body to create the factor needed for absorption.

  • @lisaguttormsson9745
    @lisaguttormsson9745 4 роки тому +2

    Very informative! Thank you and thank you for your web site. Please always include Swanson Vitamins in your reviews & tests as I order from there constantly. Especially because some of Costco products have Splenda, or sucralose which I stay away from, included in certain products like a B12 melt in your mouth product. Thank you again for all your great work!

    • @ConsumerlabPlus
      @ConsumerlabPlus  4 роки тому +1

      We're glad that you enjoy our information, Lisa. Thank you for letting us know. We will certainly continue to include Swanson products among those we test. However, with so many brands on the market (our readers alone use more than 1,000 different brands), we can't include Swanson in every supplement category we test. You may want to encourage Swanson to have their products tested through our voluntary Quality Certification Program.

  • @geno5169
    @geno5169 9 місяців тому

    This urologist told me I have venous leakage! What helps with erectien?? I already took Cialis! I lost my vision! From Cialis! I’m left with limited prefer

  • @107judy
    @107judy 3 роки тому +1

    Have you reviewed Jarrow B-Right or Nature's Way Fatigued to Fantastic?

    • @ConsumerlabPlus
      @ConsumerlabPlus  3 роки тому

      The most recently tested products are shown here: www.consumerlab.com/reviews/review-best-b-vitamins-and-complexes-energy-b6-b12-biotin-niacin-folic-acid/bvitamins/

  • @greenfield1944
    @greenfield1944 4 роки тому +2

    didn't address MTHFR very well

  • @ashleywyatt7114
    @ashleywyatt7114 4 роки тому

    Why are b vitamins listed like they are? Sometimes the name of the vitamin is used and sometimes b and the #. For example biotin is always listed it never says b7. It's back and forth on labels. Why?

    • @justsaying3899
      @justsaying3899 4 роки тому +1

      I would only buy those that list the name otherwise it's kinda sketchy

  • @punamsharma8066
    @punamsharma8066 4 роки тому

    Hlo sir eh medecan man kha skde?

  • @johngoh767
    @johngoh767 4 роки тому +3

    Dr. Cooperman, I am a great grandfather. age 83 years. I have been taking vitamin B12 of 1.7 mg every morning with breakfast for about 3 years. I went for a blood test just in September this year to find out whether I'm B12 deficient. But to my surprised the Lab result came out that my reading of B12 is 1476 pmol/L though the normal range is >138-652 pmol/L.
    Is the reading of 1476 pmol/L too high and if so how do I keep it down. I have stopped taking B12 for 2 weeks now.

    • @animeshchandra4505
      @animeshchandra4505 4 роки тому

      Are you diabetic?

    • @johngoh767
      @johngoh767 4 роки тому +1

      @@animeshchandra4505 No Sir, I'm not. My BP, Systolic is 115 and Diastolic is 65, Pulse rate is 62 for most of my life.

    • @keeptrying_not2late2change
      @keeptrying_not2late2change 3 роки тому

      @@johngoh767 Wow!😲🎈🎉🎈 I have to congratulate you on your BP reading!🙌 Keep doing whatever your doing to take care of yourself, cause it's working! Great job! 👍 Blessings, peace and long life. 🙏
      Edit: Hope you found an answer to your B12 question.

    • @johngoh767
      @johngoh767 3 роки тому +1

      @@keeptrying_not2late2change Well, since the lab test result of my B12, I had temporary stop taking it daily for the time being until the next blood test with another Lab Agency and compare the result. Meanwhile, as B12 is found in animal meat, I will eat less also and go for vegetarian.

    • @keeptrying_not2late2change
      @keeptrying_not2late2change 3 роки тому

      @@johngoh767 Hope all goes well with your test. Take care and have a blessed and peaceful night.🙏

  • @christwisted
    @christwisted 3 роки тому +1

    Let's take b12 as an example. In order to reverse a deficiency you may need 10-100,000 of the rda simply to get out of that deficiency. It's a matter of science, dose and absorbing. It's just a fact!

  • @Karen-ur6mm
    @Karen-ur6mm 3 роки тому

    Whay helps the elder to absorb b12

    • @pottymouthstarseed6315
      @pottymouthstarseed6315 2 роки тому +1

      Acid in the stomach help absorb b12. A bit of apple cider vinegar should do the trick!

  • @Cellebr8
    @Cellebr8 4 роки тому

    Really helpful video

  • @RealZayComo
    @RealZayComo 4 роки тому

    Hi is propylene glycol dangerous ? It's in nature's made b complex.

    • @ConsumerlabPlus
      @ConsumerlabPlus  4 роки тому

      As we note in our article about other ingredients found in supplements (www.consumerlab.com/reviews/Inactive_Ingredients_in_Supplements/inactiveingredients/), propylene glycol is generally recognized as safe by the FDA in the amounts used in supplements although it can be toxic if ingested in large quantities. Be aware, however, that diethylene glycol is not safe and had been substituted for glycerin in some pharmaceutical products in 2007.

  • @mohammadzulkifliismail2236
    @mohammadzulkifliismail2236 3 роки тому

    But vitamin B are supposed to be water soluble and supposed to be easily excreted via our urine if it is in excess. Why doesn't it work like that so much so that we can't take in excess. Please clarify cos I'm confused. 🤔 . Thank you Dr.

    • @ConsumerlabPlus
      @ConsumerlabPlus  3 роки тому

      Because even though its time in your body is short-lived, it is still active while it is there. If you do this day after day, it is a lot of activity.

    • @mohammadzulkifliismail2236
      @mohammadzulkifliismail2236 3 роки тому

      @@ConsumerlabPlus so you are saying that not all of the excess vitamin Bs at excreted. What remains though in small amounts are still active. Is that right?

  • @ewen3246
    @ewen3246 5 років тому

    Only tests here?
    Or also information, if when or why take them?
    Are there similar labs for German and Chinese supplements?

    • @ConsumerlabPlus
      @ConsumerlabPlus  5 років тому

      The video is a quick overview of our recent tests, reviews, and information about B vitamins. In the full report (bit.ly/2Y0iHGM) is extensive information about why you should or should not take specific B vitamins, dosage, concerns & cautions, and our top picks among the tested products.

  • @went4it611
    @went4it611 4 роки тому

    What is Cyanocobalamin in B-Complex?

    • @ConsumerlabPlus
      @ConsumerlabPlus  4 роки тому +1

      We've answered this question here: www.consumerlab.com/answers/is-the-cyanocobalamin-form-of-b-12-dangerous/cyanocobalamin_safety/

  • @craigpage1261
    @craigpage1261 5 років тому +1

    Bread info. Thank you.

  • @kitty4sj
    @kitty4sj 2 роки тому

    If im b12 deficient (195 ) should I just be taking b12 or do I do the complex? Thanks in advance.

    • @ConsumerlabPlus
      @ConsumerlabPlus  2 роки тому

      If you are only deficient in B12, then that's all you need.

  • @nuaso7143
    @nuaso7143 2 роки тому

    Most b vitamins brand are in synthetic form .. human body specially liver can not recognise those artificial chemicals..

  • @gingercox6468
    @gingercox6468 5 років тому +3

    I haven't had any fish since 3/2011 when Fukushima happened

  • @lisaguttormsson2309
    @lisaguttormsson2309 4 роки тому

    Thank you! I will encourage Swanson's to do that! Lisa

    • @Kindred788
      @Kindred788 4 роки тому +2

      I stopped buying from Swanson's when they were bought out by private equity firm. PE firms have bad history of squeezing profits at the expense of quality. Hope they don't do that to Swanson but I didn't stick around to find out.

  • @darlamorey4105
    @darlamorey4105 4 роки тому

    Whole food vitamin D?

  • @monii2345
    @monii2345 5 років тому +1

    can do anything on ur site what is point of it..if one needs to pay $78 just to read ur report? make it freemium..not really that good other wise !

    • @ConsumerlabPlus
      @ConsumerlabPlus  5 років тому

      There is a great deal of free information on our site, including answers to hundreds of common questions about supplements www.consumerlab.com/answers/most_popular_recent_questions.asp, the latest recall/warning posting www.consumerlab.com/recalls.asp, and our RDA calculator www.consumerlab.com/RDAs/. However, independent testing of hundreds of products each year is expensive and this is paid for by membership fees ($47.40 annual or $78 for 2-years), which provides access to our full reviews of over 1,000 products.

  • @107judy
    @107judy 3 роки тому

    What about additional B12 for vegans or mostly plant-based eaters?

    • @ConsumerlabPlus
      @ConsumerlabPlus  3 роки тому +1

      Vegans don't need more B12 than others, but they need to be sure they are getting enough, since the richest source of B12 is meat. B12 from a B supplement or multivitamin should definitely be considered, although it may also be found in B12-fortified cereals.

    • @107judy
      @107judy 3 роки тому +1

      @@ConsumerlabPlus Dr. Greger recommends 1,000 mcg per day for over 65. Most of the cereals I eat (primarily oats) are not fortified.

    • @ConsumerlabPlus
      @ConsumerlabPlus  3 роки тому

      If you are deficient, that's fine for a while, but, as shown in clinical studies, it's is not necessary and there are some potential risks. About 99% of that will not be absorbed, as explained in our B Vitamin Review.

  • @kellim2326
    @kellim2326 Рік тому

    Can I take 3 nature made super b complex 3 time a day age 25

    • @ConsumerlabPlus
      @ConsumerlabPlus  Рік тому

      You would be getting too much folic acid (vitamin B9). That product already provides 100% or more of the the Daily Value for each B vitamin, so why do you feel the need to get more? If you have been diagnosed with a specific B vitamin deficiency, it would seem best to focus on that particular vitamin and specifically address it rather than taking high amounts of every B vitamin.

    • @kellim2326
      @kellim2326 Рік тому

      Ow thanks because I heard someone taking twice daily due workout. So it's not suitable to take 2 even you workout thanks

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    @RawLu. 4 роки тому

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