Vitamin B12 Patch (8 Patches)
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Customer Reviews of Vitamin B12 Patch (8 Patches)
Customer Review: Best way to take B12
Summary: 5 Stars
If you actually need supplemental B12 like I do, then this is a great way to get it! Those who've had intestinal surgery or difficulty absorbing B12 through diet or oral supplementation will find this to be a superior form of getting the necessary B12. Oral supplementation is rather spotty and often people need injections which is a hassle. It just affixes to the skin behind the ear and mine stayed on for about 30 hours before I remembered to take it off. It was still stuck on tightly when I took it off, so no possibility of it falling off when applied to clean, dry skin.
If you're not deficient, or at least on the low end of normal, then likely you won't get any benefit from taking this and won't feel a difference. Lab tests from your doctor can confirm the need to take supplemental B12 and further lab work after using the patches will prove the efficiency of this method of getting B12.
Customer Review: Real medicine that works.
Summary: 4 Stars
I used to use a brand that costs twice as much. This brand seems so far to work just as well and I am pleased with the purchase. My problem is B12 deficiency caused by age and loss of "Intrinsic Factor" in the stomach to transfer b12 from meat products to the liver. This causes me to have severe "charlie horses" or cramps in the legs, which these patches do cure for me. They bypass the stomach route and put B12 directly into the blood stream like a painless injection would do. The claims of it increasing stamina and memory seem to have merit also, I generally feel better than I did when I ran out of them for a couple of months recently. The bandage stays on well and I have no other problems with it. They reccomend using one a week but, knowing that the liver stores B12 and uses it as needed, I use it as I feel I need to. (I reference the Mayo Clinic Online for my information about B12 and cramps.)Customer Review: No good for pernicious anemia
Summary: 1 Stars
I suffer from serious B12 malabsorption pernicious anemia and was very ill a few years ago, before being diagnosed and given B12 shots. Like most people I don't like getting injections so I thought I'd give these a try. After using them for a few months my early warning sign pernicious anemia symptoms began coming back, including extreme fatigue, poor coordination, and a numb tongue. I went back to the doctor and got a B12 shot and the symptoms disappeared again. These patches may be useful for people who just need an energy boost but they were no good for treating my pernicious anemia. I would advise anyone with a similar condition to be very wary about changing from shots to patches.Customer Review: Didn't work for me
Summary: 1 Stars
I like the idea behind the patch and am always looking for a natural way to increase my energy. Many years ago, I used with great success a Vit B nasal gel called EnerB and it was fantastic (except for the red stain around my nostrils :o ). But it is long gone from the market. I have tried to find something anywhere nearly as effective (efficacious?) to no avail -- sad to say, including this product. I couldn't tell a bit of difference with the patch on or off, and I have used four now over a period of time. Results definitely seem to vary by individual.Customer Review: Placebo
Summary: 1 Stars
If you think you have more energy, you will!?!
Not true, this patch didn't provide any additional B12 into my system. At the time, I was undergoing a series of blood test for other reasons and could have my vitamin level tested every 14 days. Actually my B12 was getting lower over this period even though I was using the tabs.
Just is not effective. I must continue to take the shots. This is the only truley effective way to maintain my B12 level as my body doesn't properly absort this vitamin orally.