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Posted by cadburyhesychasm on March 10, 2019, at 17:24:35
I've found I'm severely deficient in b12, d3 and iron even looking at 3-4 yr old reports, I'm now doing a 2-weekly 60000iu d3 for the time being. my b12 serum is 150. how does one dose the b12? right now I'm alternating between sublingual cyanocobalamin 1000mcg and regular methylcobalamin 1500mcg with folic and pyridoxine tablet in addition to a regular multivitamin. I'm angry at doctors for overlooking my low levels all these years especially as low b12 can cause permanent cns damage and even be a cause of rage and psychosis. Now I'm left wondering if the psychotropics are the cause of such low b12 or whethet it might be a primary deficiency. I feel very chill after 4-5 days of supplementing b12. What other variables should I be concerned about being on drugs? i'm on valproate and like many years of risperidone i'm taking it again.
Posted by Christ_empowered on March 10, 2019, at 22:14:09
In reply to vitamins sapped by drugs or primary deficiency, posted by cadburyhesychasm on March 10, 2019, at 17:24:35
hi. orthomolecular will help you cover all your bases.
www.doctoryourself.com
a coenzyme q10 supplement may also come in handy (ubiquinol is becoming the preferred form, from what I've read). :-)
Posted by linkadge on March 16, 2019, at 7:43:19
In reply to Re: vitamins sapped by drugs or primary deficiency, posted by Christ_empowered on March 10, 2019, at 22:14:09
Are you a vegetarian?
I know that inflammation can reduce absorption / utilization of some nutrients. Deficiencies in vitamins minerals can certainly cause (or exacerbate) psychiatric problems. But, the deficiency may not be the root cause. Certain disorders and medications are known to result in reduced vitamin absorption, which of course, adds to the symptoms associated with the illness.
In additional to supplementation, focus on a diet which reduces inflammation (i.e. Mediterranean vs western). This could help improve vitamin status as well.
Linkadge
Posted by PeterMartin on March 18, 2019, at 2:44:21
In reply to vitamins sapped by drugs or primary deficiency, posted by cadburyhesychasm on March 10, 2019, at 17:24:35
I just want to throw it out there that vitamin B12 shots and Vitamin D (or D3) supplements make me depressed. Yes labs will often show I'm low or whatever but the supplements make me feel worse. I know this from multiple trials and notes.
I mean for most it's probably good to try to gerthe labs in order but don't be beyond pointing the finger at the vitamins if you feel depressed.
Posted by SLS on March 18, 2019, at 14:38:17
In reply to Re: vitamins sapped by drugs or primary deficiency, posted by PeterMartin on March 18, 2019, at 2:44:21
N-acetylcysteine (NAC) and calcium supplements exacerbate my depression significantly.
- Scott
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