You are by far one of the best doctor! You seem kind and and helpful and with knowledge. Thanks for all the information 🙏🏼❤️

@swintegrative

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Love your video! It is so informative and also unlike the articles I just read, does not jump to the conclusion that you have some horrible disease as the most likely cause. :D I do supplement-1000mcg. Maybe I shouldn't. I am reading about all the high b12 foods and I eat sardines 1X week, can of tuna plain 1X week, salmon 1 week, 2 eggs daily, cheese and greek yogurt daily, grass-fed beef 3X week. Whew. Didn't know I was actually getting so much in my diet. I do eat TONS of healthy veggies too! I did get several B12 shots about 3 months ago, but that should have worn off. I will try skipping the supplement and retest in a few weeks. THANK YOU for taking the time and explaining this.

@dianelongoria5138

3 жыл бұрын

One other note, my supplement says Methyl B complete. (featuring patented quatrefolic 5-MTHF. ) Includes 25mg Riboflavin, vit B6 15mg, Folate 2000mcg, B12 1000mcg, and trimethylglycine 650mg.

@swintegrative

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Diane, I did not see a direct question but maybe you are wondering if you need to take b12 or b vitamins in general? While most people will benefit from periodic supplementation, not everyone needs to take a b vitamin supplement every day.

This is a good video. I'm not finding a diagnosis online by any shot, but am openly looking for thoughts on my B12 levels. I've not yet been given the full results yet, but have had terrible head pains and went to the doctor. Had blood tests taken and I was told that my B12 levels were borderline. I'm a man in his mind twenties, healthy, walks regularly (sometimes 12k steps a day), pushes weights (usually 40 kg) and enjoy cooking healthily. My whole family are like me in terms of cooking and I've grown up eating lots of vegetables and have continued that in adulthood. I had been taking multivitamins whenever I had a full day ahead of me but stopped before going home for Xmas this year. I had thought that the B12 levels could be linked to the head pains, but I now don't think so after taking vertigo medication and now believe that the levels are due to multivitamins. Bit of a wake up call because if it is vitamin supplements there is clearly some danger in taking them daily in phases (intermittently basically). I really welcome some thoughts on this because I'm not a heavy drinker by any means and would usually only have one beer every couple of weeks or so.

@swintegrative

Жыл бұрын

Neither high or low b12 cause head pain. Sometimes taking b12 can give people headaches but the high levels of b12 in the blood does not cause this

I know this is old but I came across this video doing some research on my high B12 readings I got today. You mentioned biotin and it clicked, I have been taking biotin chews. I’m a little less worried now. Thank you for this video.

@swintegrative

2 жыл бұрын

No problem. Thanks for your comments.

@thepuertoricanlady18

Жыл бұрын

Same with me! I read in the high 1,900 and I am also taking 30k mcg. I feel a lot better.

Thanks for this straight forward information.

@swintegrative

3 жыл бұрын

Your welcome Cheryl!

thank you very much for your clear explanations on B12 !

@swintegrative

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

Thank you for educating us

@swintegrative

5 ай бұрын

your welcome!

I'm on a ketogenic diet, eating healthy foods, and exercising. My B-12 level is (968 pg/ml). Doctor, is that number harmful. I admire your composure and lack of hasty judgment. I wish every doctor was like you. Stranger still, my hemoglobin and iron levels are low. I appreciate your generosity and reassuring demeanor. New sub.

@swintegrative

Жыл бұрын

High B12 is not harmful. When it is high for no reason it can be a signal that something is wrong. Your level looks normal.

@paradiseview

Жыл бұрын

@@swintegrative thank you for your reply and assurance.

I'm so glad I came across your channel. Thank you for the amazing information Just receive a lab report with a High B12 level of >1476, and a High Ferritin level of 330 Not on any B12 supplement; however, I'm taking a multivitamin with some B12 and Biotin included, which is now stopped Trig=1.07, Cholesterol= 2.87, HDL cholesterol = 1.35, LDL choles= 1.03; WBC= 3.7, Neutrop1.6 I'm a vegetarian, and rarely drink alcohol. Just wondering what this could possibly mean? Having a f/u with family physician soon.

@swintegrative

Жыл бұрын

could be the MTV

@nejo3427

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your response. Much appreciated!

@Anuishivlog1527

6 ай бұрын

Does it reduce Now ?

Check out my book that goes into details on high B12 levels and more: "Don't B12 Deficient" amzn.to/35TQBWt Courses discover-holistic-health-academy.thinkific.com

Excellent information tks

@swintegrative

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thanks dr excellent information 🙏🙏

@swintegrative

2 жыл бұрын

You are Welcome 😊

I had a Sadi Bypass last year and have all of a sudden had a high level result of 1200 for b12. This is apparently uncommon as low b12 is the common factor after bariatric surgery. I’m meeting with my surgeon today to follow up but I’m quietly panicking because I’ve been feeling unwell with a wide range of symptoms that have been brushed off for some time by medical professionals, which in turn has made my anxiety worse and amplifies my symptoms. I need some reassurance lol p.s. my liver results were perfect, cholesterol was slightly elevated but Dr said it wasn’t a fasting test so disregard that result. Thankyou for sharing this!

@yoya4766

Жыл бұрын

pls update how it went.

@halad2864

Жыл бұрын

Hi.Thanks for sharing.I would like to ask you -what symptoms you experienced apart of high B12? Mine was high back in May ,never checked after. But since August I have lots different symptoms such as back pain, bowel disorder (diarrhea/constipation),difficult breathing, tiredness. All this make me anxious aswell.Have you sort it out what it caused??Many thanks

@artsylady3187

Жыл бұрын

1200 is a perfect level for B12...there is no problem with having high levels.....

@RichardJordan-rt1jo

11 ай бұрын

@@halad2864 same plus dizziness and headaches, got my shots over a month ago. I was nearly passing out and vomiting, exhaustion. Ppl saying that high levels are ok haven't read up on the symptoms, I have 2000 and have being feeling terrible. How are you feeling now?

@RichardJordan-rt1jo

11 ай бұрын

@@artsylady3187 except nausea, vomiting, headaches, dizziness, exhaustion, brain fog, achy bones, diarrhea dialy. I had my shot over a month ago and all my bloods are fine except b12 at 2000 and they match the symptoms, I wish I felt fine 😥

Mine is in the 1476, I don't take any supplements, Your video was so helpful . Regards from Toronto.

@swintegrative

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Erika, Glad you liked it! There will be more detailed videos on the same topic coming soon.

@uzmaali69

4 жыл бұрын

Mine is very high 1500. Did you find the cause of high levels of b12?

@karolisgecas4633

2 жыл бұрын

What symptoms do you all have? I have also elevated B12, no supplements, pins and needles, cold hands and feet, brain fog, tingling and etc.

@sumeenahmed5099

Жыл бұрын

@@uzmaali69 mine also same problem how r u now

@mjfernandez978

Жыл бұрын

@sumeen ahmed how are you now ?

Subbed and liked, thank you!

@swintegrative

5 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

Had my b12 tested and was 1245. Been supplementing 3000mcg for 5 months. Makes since!

@swintegrative

Ай бұрын

Yes it does

This is the best content on the internet on this topic. Thank you for the information. I previously had really low B-12 and low white blood cells so was sent to a hematologist. I am how showing really high B-12 after weekly injections + supplementation. How quickly can I dilute the B-12 out of my body. I started drinking loads of water but hoping to figure out timelines.

@swintegrative

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Athar, I would expect 3-6 weeks just by not taking it. High B12 is not a problem if it is high from taking it.

@Star5dg

2 жыл бұрын

i have the same high b12 low whoite blood. Also chronic fatigue syndrome and ehlers danlos. Did you find out the cause of your high b12?

@atharmikhail1404

2 жыл бұрын

@@Star5dg I was taking supplements because I was previously severely low.

@Star5dg

2 жыл бұрын

@@atharmikhail1404 oops sorry I thought I read high 🙈. Hope you are ok

Hi Doc. I have b12 levels of 1190. I don't take supplements. In 2020, it was at 400. I also have low neutrophils at 1.2, Serum inorganic phosphate at 1.57 mmol and MCHC at 353 g/L. RBC is a tiny bit out of range along with Creatinine and Potassium. Is this normal?

I am glad I found your Dr. I have not taken B-12 for over 9 months ( did not know Biotin,which will stop). It has increased during this time to 1383. I do not drink enough water to avoid interrupting sleep for a bathroom use. I have been watching my diet and do eat a high fat ( nuts, fruits, vegetables salmon cod meats pork) and hopefully not causing any liver damage. I walk 2-4 miles/ day and stay very active. Any suggestions?

@swintegrative

2 жыл бұрын

Nothing stands out but you might want to get my book that goes into more details.

@sumeenahmed5099

Жыл бұрын

Hope you are doing well now facing same problem

@JustinFieldsStan

Ай бұрын

I had bloodwork done during my physical this week and my B12 was elevated to 1383 pg/ml. It did freak me out a bit since my levels had always been normal. But listening to you made me realize I had taken a methylated Multivitamin and a methylated B complex when I got up that day so of course my serum levels would be elevated.

Nice explanation

@swintegrative

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

my vit b12 level is elevated at 1177..i am thalassemia minor and taking folic acid 5mg tablets for past 4 months on doc recommendation.But ,for last few days, I am feeling tired, dizzy and brain foggy, also have a 3.5mm kidney stone.Complete blood counts are normal except eosinophils(6.2%) ..low urea ( 18mg/DL) and MILDLY ENLARGED LIVER on ultrasound..mild right abdominal discomfort for past few days and mild body itch. Liver function tests, creatinine are normal Could it be because of LIVER DAMAGE, LEUKEMIA ,KIDNEY DISEASE or folic acid supplement for past 4 months...i am afraid..please reply

I’ve had 2 b12 tests done, the last one was 1 week after a b12 injection. Looking back at my blood work over the past 6 months, my bilirubin was very slightly elevated and my liver enzymes very slightly but my doctor considered them normal. All of the readings are connected correct? I’ve had 8 plus months of bodily symptoms with no answers. Any feedback would be great!

@swintegrative

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Catherine, bilirubin is not always correlated with liver enzymes, sometimes it is. Vitamin B12 will not cause elevated liver or bilirubin.

Honestly, thanks so much! I was so worried when all I got was a test back (no call from the doctor yet) and was feeling like I was going to die when I saw my results were around 600!

@swintegrative

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@roybaty4785

2 жыл бұрын

946 pg/mL is the high range for B-12 and mine is 1084 this month and 1077 a few months ago (882 in Jan 2020). Guess I have to cut down my daily vitamins or find one with less B-12. I do take glucosamine and Chondroiton with MSM, hope that doesn't raise my B-12.

@prashantchauhan5359

Жыл бұрын

@@roybaty4785 Do you had acne while you'd high level of B12 in your body?

@roybaty4785

Жыл бұрын

@@prashantchauhan5359 I don’t really understand you, but I’m 70 and never had acne or body aches. B-12 boosts my energy level.

@artsylady3187

Жыл бұрын

@@roybaty4785 YOU DO NOT HAVE TO CUT DOWN ...OMG why are people not understand what he said......there is no problem having higher than average B12....your scores are PERFECT...keep doing what you are doing......

Very good video thanks.

@swintegrative

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

I don't take vitamins, or biotin, eat meat, or consume alcohol. For the last few years, my B12 was high. I was not warned of any potential danger. Unfortunately, today, I found out after suffering much pain in my stomach, and kidneys and having other symptoms such as fatigue that I suffer from leukemia and kidney and liver problems. I think this should be taken more seriously so that people could understand that there are potential dangers in having high B12 in the blood. I wish I had someone or a doctor tell me that I was running a risk of all this. I am not old and I feel like I have no life in me. Little by little this has destroyed my life and I fear for the lack of knowledge other patients facing the same situation may have. Maybe, you should make a video about the potential outcome of high B12 in the blood. It would save lives.

@swintegrative

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! I m working on a book dedicated to high B12 but could do a video on the dangers. I do go into this in some of the videos but may do another one on dangers.

@x.x.uwu.x.x

3 ай бұрын

This is exactly what my doctors think is going on with me! I’m having a liver scan soon also, i was never aware leukaemia could be with liver!! Not enough known about it

@danajacobs9097

Ай бұрын

My doctor just called me and told me my b 12 is a bit high. I should lay off the engery drinks. However I do not drink those drinks. I don't eat any sugar nothing but eggs and meat with butter

@kristaanderson1940

Ай бұрын

Hi. I'm a 51 year old woman. My nurse practioner I see ordered blood work. My b 12 is over 2000. 2 years ago.it was 236. Since it was low the had me b 12 injections for 5 months. I have not been on any supplements. I'm having the test repeated but she said could be a liver problem or cancer. My liver function blood work was normal. So was my cbc

My vit b12 level is 909 and my Red cell distribution width is abnormal 15.2 what does that mean?

Hi. I have a serum B12 level of 745 ng/l and a monocyte count of 0.8 10*9/L I have been experiencing pain all over the body, arms, legs, chest (which feels like not enough blood/oxygen is being supplied) Based on my blood work, do you think that is something of concern? I would really appreciate the advice.

@swintegrative

5 жыл бұрын

I don't think your b12 levels have anything to do with your symptoms, since it is in a normal range. I would need a lot more information to be able to help you find out what might be causing those symptoms. The "pain al over body" is a concern and should be evaluated with a face to face visit with a doctor. I can say that the b12 level you report seems normal.

Hi, I'm vegan and I'm starting to monitor my B12 level. I went to a private laboratory and the b12 level came out very low. I took 1000 units a day. And every 2 months I went to the same laboratory, and the results were low. After a year of taking 1000 units a day, I realized that those in the laboratory were probably wrong and I did b12 tests at 3 different laboratories (same day) and the assumption came true. The question is whether this excess B12 has affected me and what other tests I should do.

@swintegrative

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Daniel, no I would not worry about it. If you stop taking the B12, you will see the levels coming down each month you test it.

@felixpaniagua6018

5 ай бұрын

I wouldn't be so sure about that. I took it 8 years ago and got a terrible insomnia and since then I'm not the same and recently I stop eating meat and I'm getting better. So I think this thing can be there for a long time stored in your liver and there are studies that back this up. There's too litter info on high b12, but now people are starting to release information and sharing their experiences on this real problem@@swintegrative

Hello, I have done several blood test in the past where the doctor told me am deficient in B12 ,he told me I should be eating food that contain b12 to boost it, I started eating more eggs and chicken and a lot of fish, recently I did test and I was told my b12 is high and the doctor said I should see heamotologist for more test. Kindly explain further please.

@swintegrative

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Derick, this sounds odd to me and not sure I can explain. I would have to know more about the situation, like how low it was and how high it is now. A single test being high is not typically concerning but the details do matter. If your doctor made this recommendation, they had a reason. I can't say why.

Thank you for this post I was just tested mine was over 2,000

@swintegrative

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

Hi, I had delivered baby 3 months ago..During pregnancy it was on range around 600 but now its around 1400..I am breastfeeding my child so I am taking Iron and calcium only...What could be the reason of high b12

My B12 is high 1550 after one injection and take some B12 supplement, I'm so thin ...now i don't know should İ stopped eating food contains vitamin B12? İf yes so what should i eat...my main food is egg...? Thank you for a great info❤

Hi doc ..my mom was having b12 from past 18 to 20 days and now when we got tested it was 1980. So if there's something to worry about.or it can be cured by having plenty of water and by controlling diet.. please share the answer asap doc..

A few months ago my b12 levels was high 1200 this was because I was on multi vitamins with b12 250up with a ri 10,000% I was terrified cause I Googled what it could mean and what I found was not good. Got re tested and now my b12 level is at 600. So like he said in the video if u r taking any vitamins/ supplements with more than the daily recommended level this can make your b12 levels increase.

@swintegrative

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@kristelblu324

Жыл бұрын

what are the daily recommendations?

@ReAnnRing

9 ай бұрын

That's exactly what happened to me.

@TD07_

5 ай бұрын

Same thing has happened to me because of supplements, I stopped it and proceeded to naturally taking it

@giespel68

2 ай бұрын

Common sense

Hi , yesterday I received my bloodwork back. I have a slight elevation in B12. it read 1064. My doctor didn't seem concerned as the rest of my blood work came back completely fine. She did mention that if I am taking a supplement I should just take it every other day. I have been taking B complex for a few months that has 400mcg of b12. and before that for about three months my other B complex had 250mcg of vitamin B12... I never had low b12 before but just assumed we should all take it... Could the supplement with that amount be the reason for the elevation. I am a hypochondriac so google has not helped.

@swintegrative

2 жыл бұрын

It's the supplement more than likely.

@southwest Integrative Medicine Hi Doc, loved your video. Question, is it okay to inject my b12 in my stomach ? I’ve seen videos that say okay but someone said their doctor says not okay. What’s your opinion ?

@swintegrative

7 ай бұрын

Generally done IM. Some of my patients do it subQ without any issues.

👍👍👍💯💯💯✔✔✔🎯🎯🎯 Thank you one million times.

Hi, doctor my b12 was 2800 before two months now I retest it and it gets normal 850 with out taking any drugs . I really worry if it decreases another time, and worry about the reason behind it.

@swintegrative

4 жыл бұрын

Hi there, thanks for the questions. I think it is normal for vitamin levels to fluctuate. It could be something as simple as consuming something rich in b12 before the first test and not in the second. Most of the time when B12 levels are low it is from low consumption/ intake from food.

I only take a multivitamin and my b12 is high. I cut back to taking it every other day but I feel so much better when I take it everyday. My Dr said to stop taking it all together but he wouldn’t do any other blood tests. Another Dr I have said don’t worry about high levels at all. So frustrating you have to take your health in your own hands!

My vit b12 level was 1035, wbc all normal and folate and ferritin . I take vit b12 daily and n complex . I switched forms from methylcobalamin to cyanocobalamin in the past month . 1000mcg Daliy . Should I worry?

Mine is high, just a bit over 2000. But I have a Myeloproliferative disorder. (Polycythemia Vera) But it’s never been high until after taking ‘chemo’ hydroxyurea & Jakafi. I know this is in depth, but do you delve into these causes? Mainly out of curiosity for my peace of mind and understanding of my body.

@swintegrative

3 жыл бұрын

Hi firetech700, There are two other videos on high B12 levels. I think these will help you. kzread.info/dash/bejne/aWV2m7GDaJS9kag.html

I take a B12 spray supplement and my lab results showed >2000. I did not stop taking my B12 Supplement before the blood work. what do you recommend I do? Thank you

My B12 is > 2,000. At least at this point I’m off any vitamins or food containing Vitamin B12. So far kidney and liver blood tests are ok, but we’re watching it.

@julianefrederic6997

5 ай бұрын

Me too

My recent b 12 is over 4000.. what should I do? I don’t supplement.. i ha e chronic health issues that are not specific -pains , night sweats, breathlessness, periodic rectal bleeding etc

My mom is suffering from sever anesthesia in her foot fingers. She had diabetes and treating with b comlex and b12 injections. Is it likely the cause of anesthesia is the increase of b12 level, because the numbness has increased after injections?

I need answer , I have result test of b12 and it is 270 nanogram, I want to know if that is fine or I need to take vitamin b12 ?

hi there, you mentioned no. 3 cause which is the liver.. i have high liver enzymes.. what should i do? please help. 😢 alanine aminotransferase 130 AST 65 GGT 125 B12 1058 🤔

My b12 is high from taking more then I need just because your level is high does not mean its your liver

@swintegrative

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Pammy, this is true. Simply consuming b12 supplements regularly is the most common reason for a blood test to show high.

Any time i take vitamin b supplements I get very anxious and jittery and can't sleep. It gives me to much energy. When I take vitamin d I get headaches and get a fullness type sensation in my head. Can someone please explain to me what the crap is going on? I don't eat amazing or bad.

@swintegrative

2 жыл бұрын

Check out this video kzread.info/dash/bejne/amxryNWEdLvecrQ.html

Thank you for the information 🙏 💖 What about high b 12 for kids who never take vitamin supplements . Could it be sign of any sickness ?

@swintegrative

Жыл бұрын

I’m not as familiar with pediatric references ranges but I believe it is the same situation.

My brother had vitamin b12 224.7 in last month.his doctor gave him some supplements to increase his vit b12 level. Recently he got tested and now his b12 level is 1428 is their anything wrong having b12 this high. When he was gone for the test he took his supplements.

@swintegrative

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Pooja, no there is no issue with this.

Mine has been in Range 4000-7000 for 6 yrs. No one knows why. Now I'm having bad digestive system issues , gallstones, and fatty liver. What's wrong? It a started after being a vegetarian and had it low, then started to eat meat again and it spiked. Has been high ever since.

@swintegrative

3 жыл бұрын

Consider microbial overgrowth in your digestive tract.

Hi Doc. the recent year my B12 has gone up alot. i'm not using any B12 supliments. the suppliments i use is Liposomal vitamine c (1000mg a day) Omega 3 capsules (1-2 a day) melatonin at night (1-2mg) The 5 bloodtests i did from 2010 to 2020 i was between 507 Pmol/l to 655 Pmol/l and in april 2022 i had 720. And in december 2022 i had 1010, and today i had 1319 Pmol/l no other than the b12 values deviated outside the norm. My doctor doesn't seem that concerned. we was agreeing on trying to cut out all the supliments i take just in case some of them contains b12. the recent year i have adopted a little more unhealthy diet with more sugars and fast food than i had before. what is your tought behind this example? could it be the diet? Thank you

@DovidM

8 ай бұрын

It is unlikely that a supplement would contain B12 without listing it.

Just came across this, thank you! My B12 has been really high for several yesrs. First measure was 870, than 1400, 1800 and now, 6 yeaes later it is 9998!!!! No doctor has been able to tell me the cause. I dobt take and have never taken any supplements with B12. I tryied go vegetarian for a year and dudnt help at all. On my latest test my B1 vitamin was low, else my tests results seem well. What can i do?

I have a history of high ast/alt for 4 years now (fatty liver) and today was the first time my b12 was high. It’s 1162 pg/ml. Any concern?

@swintegrative

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Goose W, I would be concerned bout the fatty liver but hard to know if it connected to the B12.

I have high B12 Kobalamin i train and i eat a meat every day as cheese eggs and more of thoose nutrition is it something to do with it ?

I have very bad stomach pain. I have B12 injections every 3 months. I was also taking 1000mg of B12 vitamins a day. I don’t know if this is the cause of the tummy pain. I had an ultrasound scan on my stomach, came back clear. I don’t know why I am in pain day & night?

@swintegrative

3 жыл бұрын

Hi James, I have never seen B12 cause stomach pain.

My B12 levels are over 2000 I don’t take supplements or anything why is this and what can I do?

@swintegrative

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris there are a few more videos on high B12 that answer these questions. My new book goes into a lot of detail on this too amzn.to/3upWGnd

I have been searching in medical journals to find any studies done on dosage in B12 shots and how they correlate with blood B12 levels. Are you aware of any such studies? Mostly I am curious how one B12 injection could affect blood B12 levels, etc.

@swintegrative

Жыл бұрын

I have come across this information in medical journals. Look through the articles posted in the descriptions of the high b12 videos. It may be there.

@swintegrative

Жыл бұрын

I have seen this information in medical journals. Look through the articles posted in the descriptions of the high b12 videos.

I took too much... been avoiding it since.. terrified of what it's doing to much.. been drinking a lot of water trying to flush it.. i hear it leaves in the urine.

I take regular multivitamin for women 50+. 2016 result was 1000, yesterday, August 2022 test result show 1150. I don't take extra b12 supplement but eating high animal protein like fish, seafood, full fat dairy products and beef, because I exercise a lot and very active and thought the high fat diet is good for my lifestyle. I did not go overboard but should I limit or back to vegetarian diet? Doctor didn't mention anything about it. Thank you for any advice. I concern about eating diets. The past couple months I experienced pulsing legs, especially when waking up in the morning. Thank you

@swintegrative

Жыл бұрын

It could be from the mtv and in that case it’s not a problem.

Can taking B1 vitamin and eating lots of oatmeal and tuna cause your B12 to be elevated please? I have been taking B1 and Benfotiamine. I am trying to see if there’s a correlation between those 3.

@swintegrative

9 ай бұрын

No don’t think so

Hello Dr, Im on keto, have been for years and feeling amazing but my last blood panel all was normal but my B12 was 1475. I am fit, weight lifter post menopausal. Should I be alarmed?

My latest B12 number is 1720. I do not take any supplements with B12 in them. I do eat beef, eggs, fish, chicken. I used to have NAFLD but my liver panel is completely normal over the last 2 years. Would 500mg of Choline supplement help lower the B12 level? But the 2-3 whole eggs I eat daily have choline already. Thanks.

Hi Doctor, thank you for this video in May 2019 my blood test showed that b12 is high after several tests everything goes back to normal, I did another test again my doctor said my b12 is very high. What should I do or what causes low and high b12

@swintegrative

2 жыл бұрын

Hi M. Mans, I recently published a book on B12 and there are several chapters that discuss high B12. Three are several reasons people can get this. Most of the time it is not a problem and more from taking B12 before the test. Her is a link to book if you want amzn.to/3Gbq18u

Hello. And thanks for the videos! Just wondering if while on B 12 injections my levels are high(as should be) but shouldn’t my MMA levels go down? It stays above 1,000. Could MTHFR be a cause? Waiting to get that test hopefully soon. Thanks!

@swintegrative

2 жыл бұрын

yes MMA should go down but somtimes takes time 1-2 mo. No MTHFR will not affect MMA.

If the cause is scenario number 2, what do you advise?

@swintegrative

Жыл бұрын

do you mean from a cell membrane issue/poor absorption into the cell? That is tricky bc there are a few reasons that can happen. If it is strictly the cell membrane and nothing else phospholipids should help. My other videos and book maybe helpful for you.

I had anemic last year and I had b12 level 1901 of/ml without taking b12 pill but they still don’t know what was causing.

@swintegrative

5 жыл бұрын

Sounds like the high B12 could be from a cell membrane issue.

@uzmaali69

4 жыл бұрын

How are you now?

Thank u so much for ur detailed video My blood test showed 628 Is this low?or high? I also have nausea and burning sensation and hard to digest the protein Did 2 endoscopy Ct scan Barium test They couldn’t find anything It’s very frustrating Is it related to b12 level ? Ur respond is appropriated

thank you for the very interesting video, am looking forward for the next one, as i have high b12 >1476, and it seems the doctor here do not know about this case (blood test all normal except high b12, also live and kidney blood test was normal), i used to supplement multi with high b12 (methylcobalamine ) but i cut off 1 month before the test and followed a normal diet with low meat intake. any ideas what to do next? thanks from the Middle east

@swintegrative

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Hadi, glad u liked it. Yes the next video will be out soon with ideas on what to do.

@yourneighbourhoodclownwith8490

3 жыл бұрын

Hey , my case is the same as yours , what was your followup ...are the levels normal now?

@user-bb5sy2ft5z

2 жыл бұрын

Same as me, not sure what it shows

@vikasshiva8035

2 жыл бұрын

@@user-bb5sy2ft5z Same for me too! I have high b12 > 2000 right now. I checked one month ago while supplementing and it was ~1500 so i stopped supplements. Now, I don't take supplements, but I did take some nutritional yeast (only 750% RDA a couple hrs before the test I think)

@j-uk2189

3 ай бұрын

I’m the same?

Dr... I am 28...my platelet count 4.4, PDW 16.2, P _LCR 10.3, vit d 13.8, vit b12 1157........I am worried... Is this count a problem.. Pls reply

TINGLING, NUMBNESS, BURNING AND SLIGHT PAIN PROBABLY DUE TO “overdose” of b12: I supplemented with b12 without checking my levels first and took more than I should have. My levels were afterwards at 2000 and i stopped taking it. About 20 days later i began experiencing tingling, itching, numbness and some burning sensation on my left foot. Now my levels have gone down to 850. The neurologist said, although not sure, that i might have been caused due to the “overdose” of b12. I have been feeling this for a month. Anyone out there with the same issue?

@baileysice2715

2 жыл бұрын

Yes!!! Though I'm not totally sure of my levels right now. Previously 1807 and being monitored, I'm getting a tingling/burning sensation tips of toes and tips of fingers, but didn't associate the 2, l thought it may be some kind of nerve thing? I'll definitely be looking it up... Do you have tummy issues by any chance?

@sergioduque9050

2 жыл бұрын

@@baileysice2715 Hi. I apologize if my reply shows up twice, apparently youtube did not save it. No, I havent had any tummy issues. However, my symptoms have been active for around 5 weeks. I have a second appointment with the neurologist tomorrow and will let you know. Are you ok with us keeping in touch to help each other? All the best to you.

@baileysice2715

2 жыл бұрын

@@sergioduque9050 Yes, most definitely keep in touch, good luck for tomorrow.

@swintegrative

2 жыл бұрын

I don't think high B12 causes numbness and tingling. There are other reasons B12 can do this (in some cases) but not from it being high.

@sergioduque9050

2 жыл бұрын

@@swintegrative thanks for your reply. I cant find the link now but i found an article with a forum like option at the bottom where a few people complain about these symptoms and there is also info of this sort on the web once you dive in researching. I made a post here in case I find someone here with a similar issue and find out its outcome. Thanks for reading Southwest integrative medicine.

My B12 Level is 1159. Low HB though. I’m not sure why it’s so high. I take iron supplements twice a day with 1000 mcg. Can that be the reason? I’m worried for it to be something dangerous

@swintegrative

Жыл бұрын

Not likely from taking iron unless it has B12 in it. Sometimes it’s just genetic and not a real problem.

Hey doctor!! I mistakenly took around 1500mcg drops of methylcobalamin B12 2 weeks ago. I have really had bad symptoms since then, like liver pain, stomach pain, insomnia, shortness of breath, chest pain, severe diarrhea, weight loss... Yesterday I did my blood test and surprisingly it came low on B12. I still have severe insomnia, shortness of breath and some diarrhea. What should I do with this issue? Please advice. Thank you!!

@swintegrative

3 жыл бұрын

Hi The Snugs, I can't give you specific advise or treatments. However it does not look like a very high dose of vitamin B12. If your symptoms are from taking B12, they should not last long. I would recommend you consult with a local doctor on these to make sure.

@snowbeil5478

Жыл бұрын

Thaking b12 supplement every day cause to lower the thyroid hormone? So u better to take iodine supplement with selenium and magnesium to help with your breath shortness...ps if u have young with no blood pressure took magnesium with b6 so they can't lower u bp and if not just magnesium alone ..

@snowbeil5478

Жыл бұрын

And maybe also ur supplement brand are bad has a bad fillers

So if you don't have a liver problem then maybe it's cell membranes not transporting things very well due to genetic stuff. So what can be done about this? My b12 level is 934. Also heard it's a sign you may have some cancer issues. What other blood related tests are worth looking at on B12 ? In an issue in addition to the red blood cell count which for me is normal.

Hi doctor, I have a question cz I couldn't find any information on the Internet, and my doctor didn't habe advice for me. I've been practicing keto diet for a while and just recently did a blood test. Did fast for 15 hours before test. In my test it showed high b12. My question is, since everything else showed ok, is it because of Keto. Thank you

@swintegrative

3 жыл бұрын

It's not from your body making ketones but could be from increased consumption of animal protein.

@ladyofthedepe2587

3 жыл бұрын

@@swintegrative thanks for that, thought so...here is a big steak lover haha

if you have high creatinine blood levels and low gfr and high alkaline phosphate and high albumin and high vitamin B12 blood levels does this indicate kidney disease and if so is it also related to the liver, please?

@swintegrative

2 жыл бұрын

context is very important because these test scan be influenced by other things and susceptible to rapid change (from one day to the next). ongoing elevated creatinine typically means dehydration, large body mass, or kidney disease.

I’m being referred to a hematologist because my GP thinks I have idiopathic high B12. I’m not taking any supplements or Biotin. I also apparently have anemia/low blood iron. What could this mean?

@swintegrative

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a good reason to see hematologist… hard to say but your b12 may not be getting into the cell or u could just have low iron anemia.

I had low levels of vitamin B12 I was given shots now my levels are at 2000 and something. I feel dizzy, I have a headache everyday, vomitong nausea, brain fog. I have hashimotos disease but my TSH levels are good now, all my bloods are ok except my B12. It was about a month ago I had a shot. When will my levels come down?

@swintegrative

11 ай бұрын

Another they will be lower

@RichardJordan-rt1jo

11 ай бұрын

@@swintegrative another month you think? TIA

How long would 600mcg in a shot be detectable in your blood? Would it leave bloodwork elevated for weeks?

@swintegrative

Жыл бұрын

Yes typically shots will leave elevated levels for weeks maybe months if there have been many shots.

My lab came back at 1,666 pg/mL. I don't take any supplements or medications, and unfortunately don't eat B12 rich foods often enough. My new PCP (I just went two years without insurance) said that my level is "normal" and I don't know how to get her to acknowledge that I don't believe it's normal and it's worrying me. Is there a type of specialist I can see that may take my concerns more seriously? Or am I maybe overreacting? I've had life altering symptoms (miserably failing to get a diagnosis) going on 5 years now and just don't want anything to be overlooked.

@swintegrative

Жыл бұрын

check out my other videos on high B12. you probably just need to re-check it. but a hematologist may look a little closer.

Hello firstly I would like to say thx for ur responses. I got recent labs the other day my b12 is higher 2k my alt is 60. I’m going to ask for a Methylcobalamin test. Do you know of any correlation with b12 n alt

@swintegrative

3 жыл бұрын

hi Donajor8, yes alt is liver function test. The liver cells store some B12, so the high B12 could be coming from the liver. It's always important to re-check and verify the lab values bc your body is always in a state of change. I think you mean get methylmalonic acid test not methylcobalmin.

@donajor8

3 жыл бұрын

@@swintegrative yes there the test my liver and b12 been high since my unknown chronic illness I had a liver us a few year back. It was ok . What test u suggest for mycotoxins

@swintegrative

3 жыл бұрын

For internally generated great plains is a good one. For environmental testing www.mycometrics.com/index.html is a good company but don't have as much experience w them.

It's also a marker for lead and thallium toxicity, and for lukemia. The former effects the liver, often diagnosed as a virus (having never been isolated on a petri dish that does not act like a virus) HepC. The latter, well. Lets not worry about that one shall we?

@swintegrative

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Kirkwood, thanks for contributing. Yes anything that causes hepatitis (elevated liver enzymes) can cause high B12. You mention heavy metal toxicity and this is often overlooked cause of hepatitis and kidney disease. Damage to both of these cells can increase B12 levels.

@kirkwoodpaterson9510

3 жыл бұрын

@@swintegrative thanks for your reply. I don't know if I'd chalk it down to 'often overlooked' so much as routinely ignored or disregarded by default. This is the exact reason thallium is the weapon of choice of the worlds most prolofic serial killers, being that it is 'difficult to detect'. In truth thallium isn't at all difficult to detect, it replaces phosphorous in a myriad of chemical reactions if you want to test for it directly, and that's exactly why it's so deadly. It's just that it's extremely difficult to find a medical practitioner who will.

Hi doc my mothers albumin range is high and b12 1300 she doesn’t take supplements and doesn’t eat non veg plesse suggest

I was taking b complex for more than a year and I just got my blood works showing my vit. B12 is high at 662pmol/L should I need to be concerned about it dr.? I stopped my bcomplex for a month before my blood test. I am low on vitamin D too.

@swintegrative

2 жыл бұрын

probably need re-test in a month or so.

My B12 was 200 my FP started giving me injections. And now it’s 1500 , and I am pre-diabetes. I’m not sure what to do she said in 3 months I’d need to go on meds. . Should I get a sec opinion? I changed my diet. I’m 60 and have never had sugar issues

@swintegrative

6 ай бұрын

Don’t see how b12 injections are related to blood sugar issues

If one only ever had two vitamin B12 injections with no multi-vitamin use and B12 levels of 1,400 pmol on a blood test taken about two weeks after one of these injections, how long could one expect these levels to come back down? Would one see these go down to, say, half after three months of no vitamin B12 intake?

@swintegrative

Жыл бұрын

maybe not half but they would come down for sure if everything else is normal.

@barbarab202

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Your channel is definitely the most informative on this topic. Went through all the referenced journal articles in one of the links.

I’ve been having numbness in my hands and feet, memory issues, my b12 was 1114 and my folic acid 19.3, my homocysteine levels were 5.2, and my methylmalonic acid is 166. I’m 18 and regularly exercise, eat healthy, but have been having some chest pain for about 4 months but got an ekg done it was normal, it’s just a discomfort on the left side

@MsPuglady

Жыл бұрын

Don't get the jab!

@thejword

Жыл бұрын

similar issues. what ever happened with your issues? thanks

@viviankemunto4435

Жыл бұрын

Me also the same here 😢

@thegrymwolf6360

9 ай бұрын

You may be taking too much vitamin B6.

Thanks so much for this video. Iv been taking 2 supplements daily which contain 200mg. How much b12 gets eliminated and how much is being absorbed? How do we test that? Iv read that too much b12 can cause cancer or cause autism in an unborn child, what is your opinion and do you have any additional resources to share perhaps? Thank you.

@swintegrative

Жыл бұрын

"too much b12 can cause cancer or cause autism". This seems misleading or more likely just false. A blood test tells you how much you are absorbing from your digestive tract.

I’ve had unexplained weird parasthesias intermittently all over my body for about 2 years. B12 levels persistently high around 1500, don’t supplement with b12. Saw a hematologist/oncologist for multiple tests over past year, but my other blood work is mostly pretty good. He can’t explain it but feels comfortable saying it’s not a hematological disorder. and the symptoms are bothersome. Not sure what to do at this point

Can high b12 levels cause sugar levels to fall cause i am facing this issue my b12 is 1200 and my sugar levels drop to 46 if i dont eat for a period of 4 hours. I took b12 shots of 4000mcg in January and 5000mcg in April .

@swintegrative

2 жыл бұрын

No that’s not likely from B12.

For some reason if i take b12 i feel really depressed that day.

I am 81 diabetic and used to take zimmer 1 only 1tab and lately i felt lot bloating no hunger no thirßt and wt came down 84 kg to 79 kg Then before 10 days i heard metformin has v bad side effects so i dropped it completely and my fasting suger is 190 to 175 . But i am doing good diating so lt will come down in next 15 days But today in my lab test b12 serum 1032 and neutrophylls 37 Lymphocytes 58 Absolute Leucocytes 4408 ph urine 9 and all tests of RBC LIVER KEDNY THYROID NORMAL LIMITS BEFORE 10 DAYS I HAD ATTACK OF VERTIGO 3 TIMES SINCE I HAD A HEAD INJURY AFTER I FELL SO ITOOK B12 STRONG FOR 20 DAYS AND VERTIN 16 FOR 30 DAYS NOW I HAVE 2%VERTIGO SO WHAT SHOULD I DO ???? THANKS

Hi what ca I do to made my body to absorbe B12 effectiveness?

@swintegrative

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mariela, it depends what you mean by absorb. If you have high B12 it is absorbing into your body. However it may bot be getting into your cells very well. This video gives some suggestions. kzread.info/dash/bejne/nq1twdR9ntrJeps.html Have you seen it?

I have never in my life had hgh b12 and the last 2 blood panels have been 1600 and 2000 . i have also been taling b12 cocktail for weightloss program but i had the high b12 before i started these injections. the injections are choline inositol and methathiane and b12. 3 times a week but like i said i was high before i had started the injections.

@swintegrative

2 жыл бұрын

The injections certainly made it worse but u don't know if the first one was a fluke or had been high for a while. For most people high B12 is not an issue whether it is from taking it or not.

How can we bring down the Vitamin B12 level by diet

@swintegrative

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Janet, you don't need to bring the level down only find out why it is high.

My b12 level was >1475..i dont have any signs or symp..cbc..lft..kft..blood film all within normal levels..hepatitis negative..abd pelv chest CT normal..thoughts?

@swintegrative

2 жыл бұрын

Get it re-checked and make sure you don't take any for 3 days or more.

I have had unsupplemented High B12 since October 2014. At least that was the first B12 test I had. So 5 years. I have been tested for everything. Abdominal ultra sounds, etc. Every blood test is normal. I was sent to a Haemotologist and tested further. Theres nothing more they can do. I am well. Just recently I've been wondering if I could have SIBO. I have had digestive problems lately, mainly since I cut carbs. I read an article by G.Mouton on association with SIBO and High B12.

@swintegrative

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Je, thanks for the comment. It sounds like u have done all the right things. I think SIBO is an interesting idea as a cause but many times I find the opposite to be the case. That is, SIBO causes low B12. I think there are a few variables that could dictate a high or low B12 from SIBO. Send a reply w link to that article.

@colleen2513

4 жыл бұрын

@@swintegrative www.yourhealthbase.com/B12overload.htm

@swintegrative

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sending this link. I think this is interesting but not overly compelling. His case report does suggest a link of bacterial imbalance and high B12. However the reference articles were not great. I think the problem is there is not a lot of research on this topic. The bottom line. Some people probably do have high B12 due to bacterial overgrowth or imbalance.

@cherieepps

2 жыл бұрын

I have a question. Was told b12 deficient since 2011. Was told to start taking b12 cyanocobalamin injections 2 years ago Know B12 is high with injections but my MMA staying over 1,000. Could that be a MTHFR interference with absorption ?

@mjfernandez978

Жыл бұрын

Hello may I know how’s your B12 now and how are you feeling right now ? I also have high B12 . The doctor told me no need to worry since I don’t have any symptoms and other labs are completely fine ..

I read in the high 1,900 today and I am also taking 30k mcg of Biotin. I feel a lot better. I have a follow up with my doctor. Thank you for this video!

@swintegrative

Жыл бұрын

Best of luck!

i take a multi with VitB12 at 1000% of the daily dose i think it’s a little high being combined into a multi but what do i know

@swintegrative

2 жыл бұрын

1000mcg is a typical dose but for multi about 100-150mcg.