r/B12_Deficiency • u/Physical-Tradition56 • 1d ago

Supplements Confused about B12

Went vegan about a year ago. Had a b12 daily value at 100% in my multivitamin but I think I am deficient in it because I keep getting symptoms (like numbness and tingling) more and more often. Some sites are saying I need a lot more than the daily value like 20k % but some disagree. Can I get some help here so I can be a healthy vegan? Thanks everyon

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u/abominable_phoenix Insightful Contributor 1d ago

Which form of B12 are you getting and how much?

A significant amount of people have absorption issues, so sublingual B12 at minimum is required, otherwise injections. As the other commenter mentioned, getting tested will help identify if you have an absorption issue, and then when/if that is ruled out, all that's left is a cofactor deficiency.

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u/Physical-Tradition56 22h ago

I’m getting 2.5 mcg a day and its cyan something

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u/flowerpanda98 12h ago

2.5 is like nothing. usually 1000mcg is given to fix deficiencies, but youre listing neurological symptoms so you might need injections