what would the benefits be of using injectable B-12 if you are anemic
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what would the benefits be of using injectable B-12 if you are anemic
I'm no MD but IMO B-12 for anemics is secondary to presciption medication.
None, unless your anemia is due to B-12 deficiency.Quote:
Originally Posted by taylor26
iv heard of people not eating enough meat having b-12 deficiencies and they have a similar tired feeling that people that are anemic but they are not anemic...theres no harm in trying it unless ur liver is totally ****ed up.Quote:
Originally Posted by darmadoc
There are 2 main consequences of B-12 deficiency:
1) Megaloblastic anemia
2) Myelin degeneration which leads to neurological degeneration.
Therefore, it would be wise to diagnostically check which type of anemia you have...
But his question was specific as to the effect on anemia.Quote:
Originally Posted by musclehead1
Therefore, it would be wise to diagnostically check which type of anemia you have...[/QUOTE]
I have iron-deficiency anemia
Check this site out.. theres a few arctcles on B-12 your should read up on.
Thanks "mr.fantastic" but you gave me no site to look up...?
Sorry man, geez, well rather than edit my reply, I'll through out the link right here:
http://www.buyb12.com/article2.html
That's Mister to you buddy!!Quote:
Originally Posted by taylor26
thanks MISTER.FANTASTIC!...I'll be sure to check this out now....
Any male with iron deficiency needs to be evaluated as to why. Men should not lose enough iron to get anemic. Either there is an absorption problem, or there is a source of blood loss- usually GI.