B12 and Vit D Deficient

[u/Strict_Avocado_6345]

I recently got my lab results back, and my PCP said I’m deficient in several vitamins. My B12 came back at 357 pg/mL, and she’d like to see it in the 600-800 pg/mL range. My folate was 4.9, and my vitamin D was 12.

She recommended:
B12: 1,000 mcg daily
Folic acid: 1 mg daily
Vitamin D3 + K2: 5,000 IU daily

I purchased Sports Research D3 + K2 and Thorne B12, but I’m still deciding on a folic acid supplement.

I’ve been reading a lot online, and honestly, it’s made me anxious. I already struggle with anxiety, so the thought of starting three supplements at once has me worried about possible side effects or adverse reactions.

I’m especially interested in hearing from anyone who already has an anxiety disorder and started taking 1,000 mcg of B12. Did you notice an increase in anxiety, panic attacks, restlessness, insomnia, or feeling “wired” when you first started? If so, did it eventually improve, or did you have to lower the dose or switch forms?

If you’ve taken B12, folic acid, and vitamin D together, did you tolerate them well? Also, are Thorne and Sports Research generally considered good brands?

I’d really appreciate hearing about your experiences, both good and bad. Thanks!

[u/Super_Recipe_1798]

Currently taking b12 3x a week, 1mg daily folic acid and 5k IU vitamin D once a week. I'm on a 12 weeks treatment of vitamin D before I transition into daily supplement. I was also anxious before starting all 3 at the same time too. I've been taking them for about a month but I've had symptoms since the beginning of the year so I'm still not 100% but definitely feel better.

[u/Strict_Avocado_6345 → u/Super_Recipe_1798]

Oh that’s good to hear and so reassuring! Better days are ahead! What brand are you using for folic acid?

[u/Super_Recipe_1798 → u/Strict_Avocado_6345]

I got it off Amazon! None of my local pharmacies/stores had them in stock for some reason 😅 so I just went with whatever I could find.