how do I make B12 at home?

[dumbbunny]

Ok..how do I make B12 at home?
& what kind of test is done to test it.?

[healthyvegan]

there are only a handful of quality labs that make the methylcobalamin version of B12 in the USA. I believe the person who first synthesized it won a nobel prize, so don't plan on making it in your kitchen! I suggest looking for a brand that has it packed in rice with a veggie capsule. there are a few decent ones for $12. You can purchase it directly from the labs, but you need so little every day that it would be very hard to make your own capsule without some very fine scale & mixer.

[MINNIE]

I agree. Choose a professionally manufactured supplement from a reliable source. Do not try making it at home:)!

For some consumer information about supplements, such as product safety , and lab tests for quality, you may find the Consumer Lab site helpful.

http://www.consumerlab.com/


The test for B-12 deficiency is a simple blood draw. Any doctor's office or clinic can do it.

[dumbbunny]

Thank you for replying.
Hmmmm hmmm. Ok.
Appreciate your opinions
Am finding this place
~interesting~
Thanks again

[Spiral]

The test for B-12 deficiency is a simple blood draw. Any doctor's office or clinic can do it.

Just remember not to limit the test to B-12 only. Also be sure to test for Homocysteine and Methylmalonic Acid.

You can have your blood results for Vitamin B-12 come out normal and still be deficient.

[dumbbunny]

Ok. Never heard of those before either.
Got a feeling I gotta be testing many things.