B-12 for Anemics??

[taylor26]

what would the benefits be of using injectable B-12 if you are anemic

[01dragonslayer]

I'm no MD but IMO B-12 for anemics is secondary to presciption medication.

[darmadoc]

what would the benefits be of using injectable B-12 if you are anemic

None, unless your anemia is due to B-12 deficiency.

[musclehead1]

None, unless your anemia is due to B-12 deficiency.

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.

[puremusc00]

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...

[darmadoc]

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.

But his question was specific as to the effect on anemia.

[taylor26]

Therefore, it would be wise to diagnostically check which type of anemia you have...[/QUOTE]

I have iron-deficiency anemia

[mister.fantastic]

Check this site out.. theres a few arctcles on B-12 your should read up on.

[taylor26]

Thanks "mr.fantastic" but you gave me no site to look up...?

[mister.fantastic]

Sorry man, geez, well rather than edit my reply, I'll through out the link right here:

http://www.buyb12.com/article2.html

[mister.fantastic]

Thanks "mr.fantastic" but you gave me no site to look up...?

That's Mister to you buddy!!

[taylor26]

thanks MISTER.FANTASTIC!...I'll be sure to check this out now....

[darmadoc]

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.