Guest guest Posted May 1, 2010 Report Share Posted May 1, 2010 There are 5 types of B 12 B12 (cobalamin) is a vitamin “family†with five unique family members that each do different things: a) cyanocobalamin; hydroxycobalamin; c) adenosylcobalamin; d) glutathionylcobalamin; e) methylcobalamin. Out of the B12 family, only Methyl-B12 has the ability to activate the methionine/homocysteine biochemical pathway directly. It is this pathway that is responsible for the body’s entire sulfur-based detoxification system. The most common form of dietary B12 is cyanocobalamin. This is mainly found in meat products. This variety is found only in certain vegetable sources like spirulina. Therefore, vegetarians are more susceptible to a dietary deficiency of B12.While cyanocobalamin form of vitamin B12 works well to prevent anemia, it is the methylcobalamin form that is required to maintain neurological health.Methylcobalamin is the active co-enzyme form of B12 and is the only type present in the brain and central nervous system required for transporting the vitally important methyl groups to proteins in the myelin sheath surrounding nerves.The liver naturally converts a small amount of cyanocobalamin into methylcobalamin, but to regenerate neurons and the myelin sheath that protects axons and peripheral nerves, higher doses of methylcobalamin are necessary. Therefore, for healthy nervous system development additional methylcobalamin is advocated.Most vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin and methylcobalamin) are derived from meat products, and meat eaters are rarely lack of dietary B12.Methylcobalamin form is crucial in the treatment of autism. Higher dosages may be required and be given by injection. There is no known toxicity effect. Vitamin B12 supplements are not well absorbed orally. 94% of children have been found to respond to Methyl-B12 therapy. Executive function is improved in 90% of children things like awareness, cognition, appropriateness, eye contact when called, and “just being more like a normal kid.†Speech and language is improved in 80% of children all phases including spontaneous language, more complex sentences, increased vocabulary, etc. Socialization and emotion is improved in 70% of the children initiation and interactive play, understanding and feeling emotions, possibly for the first time or to a much more normal degree, etc. Total dose 85% of children 64.5 mcg/kg/every 3 days works well. 35 pounds x 64.5 mcg every 3 days no less than 18 to 24 months of treatment is the protocol. first 5 weeks of Methyl-B12 use must allow absolutely no additions and allow absolutely no deletions to the child’s current program. You need to order through a compounding pharmacy. I am using B-12 methylcobalamin powder Kirkman but next week we are start with the shots. ________________________________ De: dmniemes <dmniemes@...> Para: Enviado: vie, abril 30, 2010 4:13:44 PM Asunto: [ ] Methylcobalamin B12 1000mcg We found this at the health food store today and was wondering if anyone can tell me what it's best used for and how much is recommended for a 22 month old, 35 pounds child? Thank you in advance:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2010 Report Share Posted May 1, 2010 > We found this at the health food store today and was wondering if anyone can tell me what it's best used for and how much is recommended for a 22 month old, 35 pounds child? mB12 was good here for language, social interest, OCD, and eliminating a few stims. I started with 500mcg but your child is younger so I would start at 250mcg. Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2010 Report Share Posted May 1, 2010 My son (and assuming my self and my other son) all have the MTHFR gene mutation. Methyl B12 shots have done wonders for my son in terms of auditory processing and language (cleared a significant stuttering problem). I take 1000 mg sublingual tablets each morning (Jarrow brand). It really helps me too. Clears my head and gives me energy. As far as your 22 month old, if I were you I would crush it up (assuming it is the sublingual tablet) and stick the powder under his tongue so that it slowly absorbs through his mouth (our kids many times are not able to absorb B12 through their intestines). You may want to give 1/2 in am and 1/2 in afternoon to spread out the effect. I have a 26 month old I am considering doing this with, just havent' had teh time. Anyway, I think we may be starting shots for him too. As with the shot, you may notice a disturbance in sleep for teh first few weeks, but for us it was worth it to get the gains. > > We found this at the health food store today and was wondering if anyone can tell me what it's best used for and how much is recommended for a 22 month old, 35 pounds child? > > Thank you in advance:) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2010 Report Share Posted May 2, 2010 Thx Dana! Should I give it to him alone or with something else? Does it have any negative effects? > > We found this at the health food store today and was wondering if anyone can tell me what it's best used for and how much is recommended for a 22 month old, 35 pounds child? > > > mB12 was good here for language, social interest, OCD, and eliminating a few stims. > > I started with 500mcg but your child is younger so I would start at 250mcg. > > Dana > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 > Thx Dana! Should I give it to him alone or with something else? Does it have any negative effects? For my son, mB12 required carnitine, folic acid, and B2 for proper absorption. It increased yeast quite a bit at first, and it did cause problems until I gave it with the supps listed above. Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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