Guest guest Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 I haven't tried it, but it also doesn't indicate what KIND of B-12 it is. I have Hydroxy B-12 drops and I put them in water, I wonder if I could put them under my tongue instead. ________________________________ From: amy <amydent9@...> Sent: Friday, October 28, 2011 6:26 AM Subject: b-12 spray  has anyone tried this spray? http://products.mercola.com/vitamin-b12-spray/?e_cid=20111027_DNL_art_1 & source=n\ l what do you think of it, from this article? do you think any other brand of spray does the same thing , perhaps for less? thanks, amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 amy wrote: > has anyone tried this spray? > http://products.mercola.com/vitamin-b12-spray/?e_cid=20111027_DNL_art_1 & source=n\ l > what do you think of it, from this article? Marty Pall uses hydroxocobalamin in his protocol. It is a potent NO scavenger and helps downregulate the NO/ONOO- cycle. The other forms are not, and we certainly don't need the cyanide from cyanocobalamin, the commonly used form of B-12. My CFS is fairly minimal now, since I treated it myself since 1992. However, my MCS is way more bothersome. I use the hydroxo for that, and it's helped tremendously. I get mine compounded from Key Pharmacy. (NFI) I currently pay $69.89 for a three-month supply. Good hydroxo doesn't come cheap. Those using hydroxo for CFS report good results, too. I briefly skimmed through Mercola's website and didn't see a mention of what form of B-12 he uses. A lot of what I saw sounds like hokum, IMO. Jeri <teewinot13@...> @>--->---->-------------------<----<---<@ Dr. Pall's NO/ONOO- Theory/Treatment Discussion Group: TenthParadigmSociety @>----------<---------->-----------------------<----------<----------<@ The Tenth Paradigm - Dr. Pall's Website for CFS/MCS/FM/ETC.: http://www.thetenthparadigm.org @>----------<---------->-----------------------<----------<----------<@ MCS-Florida - For All Chemically Sensitive Floridians MCS-Florida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 Kaimowitz wrote: > I haven't tried it, but it also doesn't indicate what KIND of B-12 it is. I have Hydroxy B-12 drops and I put them in water, I wonder if I could put them under my tongue instead. I use hydroxo sublingual drops and nasal spray. I would never dilute it in water and drink it. You want to avoid the G.I. tract completely! It is poorly utilized from the G.I. tract, greatly reducing any benefit. Jeri <teewinot13@...> @>--->---->-------------------<----<---<@ Dr. Pall's NO/ONOO- Theory/Treatment Discussion Group: TenthParadigmSociety @>----------<---------->-----------------------<----------<----------<@ The Tenth Paradigm - Dr. Pall's Website for CFS/MCS/FM/ETC.: http://www.thetenthparadigm.org @>----------<---------->-----------------------<----------<----------<@ MCS-Florida - For All Chemically Sensitive Floridians MCS-Florida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 The Mercola spray is B12 as cyanocobalamin (1.2 mg)...label attached... The following explains the difference between it and hydroxocobalamin. ---------------------------------- From:  http://www.prohealth.com/library/showarticle.cfm?libid=15118: Which Vitamin B-12 is Better – Hydroxocobalamin or Cyanocobalamin? The name vitamin B-12 is used for a group of cobalt-containing enzymes called cobalamins. (It's the cobalt that gives B-12 its red color.) There are several members of the cobalamin family, but cyanocobalamin and hydroxocobalamin are two of the best known.   • Cyanocobalamin is the type of B-12 found in most supplements and in prescribed injectible forms - largely because it is inexpensive and the most stable form of B-12. > >• However, studies have found that hydroxocobalamin raises B-12 levels higher and lasts longer than cyanocobalamin.(2)(3) > Another interesting fact – cyanocobalamin contains cyanide. It's actually a cyanide molecule attached to a cobalamin. Although the amount of cyanide is miniscule enough that it is not thought to be harmful to most people, it could be dangerous for those who have cyanide metabolism defects or kidney failure. There is also the possibility that it could be toxic if taken in extremely large doses.  On the other hand, hydroxocobalamin has a high affinity for cyanide. It pulls the cyanide out of the mitochondria of the cell and combines with it to form cyanocobalamin, which is then excreted in the urine. In 2006 hydroxocobalamin was approved by the FDA as an antidote for cyanide poisoning. Since cyanide is present in cigarette smoke (and essentially reduces the cells' ability to use oxygen), hydroxocobalamin would be a good option for smokers seeking a B-12 supplement. ------------------------------ Thanks, GG ________________________________ From: Kaimowitz <nanjkay@...> " " < > Sent: Friday, October 28, 2011 6:34 AM Subject: Re: b-12 spray  I haven't tried it, but it also doesn't indicate what KIND of B-12 it is. I have Hydroxy B-12 drops and I put them in water, I wonder if I could put them under my tongue instead. ________________________________ From: amy <amydent9@...> Sent: Friday, October 28, 2011 6:26 AM Subject: b-12 spray  has anyone tried this spray? http://products.mercola.com/vitamin-b12-spray/?e_cid=20111027_DNL_art_1 & source=n\ l what do you think of it, from this article? do you think any other brand of spray does the same thing , perhaps for less? thanks, amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 Hi, Amy and the group. High-dose B12 by itself has been found to be helpful in ME/CFS, beginning with the work of Drs. Lapp and Cheney several years ago. However, since late 2004 and the work of Jill et al. in autism, followed by the clinical study performed by Neil , M.D. and myself (reported in 2009) it has become clear that the main key to lifting the partial methylation cycle block in ME/CFS is to take high-dose B12 together with active forms of folate. For more information, I encourage you to view the video and/or look at the PDFs of the slides here: http://iaomt.media.fnf.nu/2/skovde_2011_me_kroniskt_trotthetssyndrom/$%7Bweburl%\ 7D Best regards, Rich >, > > > has anyone tried this spray? > > http://products.mercola.com/vitamin-b12-spray/?e_cid=20111027_DNL_art_1 & source=n\ l > > what do you think of it, from this article? > > do you think any other brand of spray does the same thing , perhaps for less? > > thanks, > amy > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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