Re: Re: A new Sprout Story

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Thanks so much Melody!!!

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To: sproutpeople

Sent: Friday, June 8, 2012 7:00 AM

Subject: Re: A new Sprout Story

 

Hi. Happy to help.

I shall make this as brief as possible as it's O/T but we do have diabetics on

this forum so I don't think I'm breaking too many rules.

B-12 is a very large molecule. When we take a regular form of B-12 (known as

Cyanocobalimin) (look in any store like CVS or Walgreens, pick up a bottle of

B-12 supplements and you'll see that it's Cyanocobalimin), and I'm afraid to

even say that the cyano stands for Cyanide, but that's another discussion.

Anyway, the body has to convert that to Methylcobalimin. If, let's say we have

normal absorption and we take 1000 of Cyanocobalin (which is converted to Methyl

in the body), we might be absorbing MAYBE 100 of that molecule.

Because it's a LARGE molecule.

Now, because our bodies are converting it to Methyl, we diabetics might as well

go for the Methyl B-12 (which is sold online (because I couldn't find it

anywhere else), I got it initially at iherb.com from Jarrows. Years ago when I

was diagnosed with diabetic neuropathy, with the zipping and zapping and

burning, (and because I attend a monthly metting of the Neuropathy Association

and because I go on a Neurological forum), I knew that I should begin Methyl

B-12. If I had had a brain in my head way back then, I should have already been

taking this supplement but hey, I learned the hard way.

So about 5 years ago when I began the burning in my feet, etc. etc, I went

online to iherb.com and got the 1000 of the Methyl B-12. I knew immediately

after one week that I should go on the 5000. It's sublingual and you MUST take

it on an empty stomach to make sure you absorb what you absorb.

In a few months, because I was taking 5000 upon awakening every morning, I

noticed all my neuropathy symptoms had abated. And the only time I get a slight

burn in my feet is when the temperature drops in the same day by 25 or so

degrees. So I'm affected by barimetric pressure. So .....for 5 years now, (oh,

by the way, my B-12 level is 2000). I don't need to take 5000 every morning

anymore. I take 3000 every few days.

It's all about getting your B-12 level to a good number. Four digits for us

diabetics because we simply need it more than the average person.

Google Methyl B-12, nerve damage, diabetes, etc. You'll get loads of

information.

I now get mine from Puritan's Pride because they have the Buy 2, get 3 free

deals. You can't beat that.

And anything that helps with diabetic neuropathy is okay in my book.

Of course, the first and foremost thing, one must do to control one's diabetic

neuropathy is to CONTROL one's blood sugar. If one doesn't do that, you can take

all the Methyl B-12 you want, it won't help. It goes hand in hand with

controlling one's blood sugar.

Remember, doctor's (god bless them), practice MEDICINE. They do not practice

NUTRITION.

And as a closing punchline here, I remember well, about 3 years ago, when I had

been taking Methyl B-12 for quite a while and my symptoms abated, I was in my

podiatrist's office when he had been called away and his partner was doing my

feet (regular maintenance stuff like cutting toenails etc). He remarked. " you

have diabetes??, your feet are very good " . I then began my speech on taking

Methyl B-12. He looked at me and said " I would never prescribe B-12 for anyone

except if they had anemia, I don't believe in that crap " . I said 'well, you are

certainly entitled to your opinion "

Exactly one year later, when I was at my regular appointment, he popped his head

in and quietly asked " Melody mind if I ask you a question about that B-12 you

are taking? " I said 'no problem, what's up? " He said " I just got diagnosed

with diabetic neuropathy, WHAT'S THE INFO ON THAT B-12 YOU ARE ON??? "

I gave him what he needed to know about it and that was that.

See?? Even doctors can learn a thing or two.

Sorry this was long but I wanted to be thorough in what I told you.

Melody