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Old 01-11-2014, 12:15 AM
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Since I'm not a meat eater, I need to take a B12 supplement. But it's a problem trying to figure out how much. Articles I have read recommend 2.4 mcg daily. And I have a vitamin book that recommends the same amount. But when I go to a vitamin store, the smallest amount they have is 500 mcg. tablets.

Has anyone solved this problem?
John A. McDougall, MD (I'm sure you know of him), in his book, "The Starch Solution," recommends 5 mcg daily of methylcobalamin or hydroxycobalamin. Or he says take 500 mcg once/week… higher doses appear "safe and non-toxic."

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