Thalassemia Patients and Friends

Discussion Forums => Thalassemia Intermedia => Topic started by: joanne on October 26, 2012, 01:27:13 AM

Title: B12
Post by: joanne on October 26, 2012, 01:27:13 AM

is a B12 supplement helpful?

Thank you :biggrin

Title: Re: B12
Post by: Andy Battaglia on October 26, 2012, 01:32:51 AM

It is if deficient and the test is easy. I don't think true deficiency is common, except in some vegans. I take a B complex 100 daily. I feel it has enough of all the B vitamins. I do recommend a B complex, especially for non-transfusing thals, because the B's are essential for building red blood cells, and B vitamins are water soluble, so they need regular replenishing.

Title: Re: B12
Post by: joanne on October 26, 2012, 01:36:52 AM

Thanks Andy! Ive been taking a B100 everyday for years :)

Title: Re: B12
Post by: Lokkhi maa on April 13, 2015, 08:03:28 AM

Dear Andy,

I,m giving my 18 months old baby 1.5 ml  B complex daily.Is it ok?

Title: Re: B12
Post by: Andy Battaglia on April 13, 2015, 02:08:42 PM

Yes the dose is fine. B Complex is needed and is water soluble, so the vitamins are quickly washed out of the body and need to be restored.

Title: Re: B12
Post by: Lokkhi maa on April 15, 2015, 06:14:31 AM

Thanks Andy.I will maintain it.I give her the above dose according to your one of discussion.

Thank you...