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Posted 9/2/2014 7:45 PM (GMT 0)
I'm starting to do some supplement shopping, since its time. I'm waiting for my MTHFR results, so I don't know what issues, if any, that I have.

This is the B complex I've been taking. /shop.thorne.com/products/vitamins/multi-b-s/b-complex-6

If I do have MTHFR issues, is this a good B complex to take?

It doesn't help I'm having a really bad fatigue day today. Woke up at 10 still exhausted. Took a nap at 1. Didn't help much. Just totally wiped out today. Maybe because I took a long detox bath last night?
Posted 9/2/2014 8:58 PM (GMT 0)
Sorry you are having a bad fatigue day. Maybe the bath was too long or maybe the water was too hot.

I don't know anything about that particular B complex you mentioned but the one my doctor recommended for me has the following dosages:

Genestra Active B Complex
Thiamine ......50 mg
Riboflavin......25 mg
Niacinamide..100mg
Folate...........400 mcg
Vitamin B12..400 mcg
Biotin............300 mcg
D-Panothenic Acid....110 mcg
Choline..........25 mg
Inositol..........25 mg
Vitamin B (can't read the little number...sorry)....25 mg
Posted 9/2/2014 9:10 PM (GMT 0)
I would wait to get your test results back so you know what your body needs. Thorne products are good I take their methyl-gaurd plus and 2/day vit.
Posted 9/4/2014 4:14 AM (GMT 0)
If you have MTHFR issues, you HAVE to take your B's and folate in methyl forms. Not to say it's dangerous otherwise but they will be ineffective. Many NDs are not real fluent in MTHFR issues — but there is a lot of info on mthfr.net and there is also a list of "trained" specialists on the site. Not sure what they actually require for training but it led me to an awesome ND. Hope this helps.

Also—if you had a real good detox day and you're exhausted the next day, I think that's either a good sign that you did a lot of flushing or you're not detoxing too well and the gunk is "stuck". Methylization issues will compound detoxing issues so it's a great thing that you were tested. Let us know your results!

-p
Posted 9/4/2014 10:38 AM (GMT 0)

Pirouette said...
If you have MTHFR issues, you HAVE to take your B's and folate in methyl forms. Not to say it's dangerous otherwise but they will be ineffective. Many NDs are not real fluent in MTHFR issues — but there is a lot of info on mthfr.net and there is also a list of "trained" specialists on the site. Not sure what they actually require for training but it led me to an awesome ND. Hope this helps.

Also—if you had a real good detox day and you're exhausted the next day, I think that's either a good sign that you did a lot of flushing or you're not detoxing too well and the gunk is "stuck". Methylization issues will compound detoxing issues so it's a great thing that you were tested. Let us know your results!

-p

There is a percentage of people that do not do well on methyl forms of these supplements and are considered "over methylators." These individuals would benefit from the cyano, adenosyl, or hydroxy forms of B-12.
Posted 9/4/2014 3:03 PM (GMT 0)
GH—
That is true—not for most people but that is a true statement. I think the only way to know is to first make sure they are in methyl form and then experiment with the other forms with some help from an ND.

-p
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