Hello,
I just received the results of a blood test and I have elevated vitamin B12 values, at 1027.00 pg/mL. In the previous CBC they were also high, although a little less: 938 pg/mL. I am not taking any B12 supplements.
Has this happened to anyone else, do you know what could be the cause?
Another parameter I almost always have high is cholesterol, both total (274 mg/dL) and LDL (194 mg/dL). I guess I manufacture it myself because it's not from diet.
Thank you very much.
A big hug,
Marta
Elevated vitamin B12 levels
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Re: Elevated vitamin B12 levels
Hello Marta,
If you look at the information In the section devoted to methylation issues, you will see that about half of us have methylation issues, and our body's ability to convert our inactive vitamins into the active form so that our body can use them, is compromised. Because our body is unable to use the vitamins in our food (and our supplements) their levels continue to build up, and may eventually test above range, (as yours does). Here's a direct link to that section, in case you don't see it down below:
viewforum.php?f=78
This can lead to neurological issues, and all sorts of problems, if not corrected. The solution is to take vitamins in the active form. For example the ordinary (inactive) form of vitamin B-12 (in ordinary supplements), is cyanocobalamin. The active form (methylated form) is methylcobalamin. Fortunately, Thorne Laboratories makes a product called Methyl Guard Plus (that many of us take), that's available without a prescription (at least that's true in the US). Their product is roughly equivalent to the prescription form (Metanx), which is often prescribed to diabetes patients in order to treat neurological issues such as peripheral neuropathy. It contains the essential B vitamins in the active form. They also make a similar product with lower levels of active ingredients, known as Methyl Guard, but I believe most of us take Methyl Guard Plus in order to get the higher levels of the vitamins that we need. I've taken it for many years, but I don't take the full dose, I take only one capsule per day because my methylation issues are only moderate, not severe.
Regarding cholesterol, you are correct. Our genetics determine our cholesterol level, and our diet has very little effect on it, although our diet can have a slight effect when properly used.
I hope this helps.
Tex
If you look at the information In the section devoted to methylation issues, you will see that about half of us have methylation issues, and our body's ability to convert our inactive vitamins into the active form so that our body can use them, is compromised. Because our body is unable to use the vitamins in our food (and our supplements) their levels continue to build up, and may eventually test above range, (as yours does). Here's a direct link to that section, in case you don't see it down below:
viewforum.php?f=78
This can lead to neurological issues, and all sorts of problems, if not corrected. The solution is to take vitamins in the active form. For example the ordinary (inactive) form of vitamin B-12 (in ordinary supplements), is cyanocobalamin. The active form (methylated form) is methylcobalamin. Fortunately, Thorne Laboratories makes a product called Methyl Guard Plus (that many of us take), that's available without a prescription (at least that's true in the US). Their product is roughly equivalent to the prescription form (Metanx), which is often prescribed to diabetes patients in order to treat neurological issues such as peripheral neuropathy. It contains the essential B vitamins in the active form. They also make a similar product with lower levels of active ingredients, known as Methyl Guard, but I believe most of us take Methyl Guard Plus in order to get the higher levels of the vitamins that we need. I've taken it for many years, but I don't take the full dose, I take only one capsule per day because my methylation issues are only moderate, not severe.
Regarding cholesterol, you are correct. Our genetics determine our cholesterol level, and our diet has very little effect on it, although our diet can have a slight effect when properly used.
I hope this helps.
Tex
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Re: Elevated vitamin B12 levels
Hi Tex,
thank you so much for all the information. I've read everything. Next week, I have an appointment with my endocrinologist, and I'm going to tell her that I want to try taking active B12 to see what she thinks. I'll let you know...
A big hug,
Marta
thank you so much for all the information. I've read everything. Next week, I have an appointment with my endocrinologist, and I'm going to tell her that I want to try taking active B12 to see what she thinks. I'll let you know...
A big hug,
Marta