"Burns" help PCOS'ers taking Metformin to shed pounds

KatCarney · 03-19-2008, 10:37 PM

Vitamin B12: Vitamin B12 is an essential vitamin commonly found in a variety of foods such as fish, shellfish, meats, and dairy products. Vitamin B12 is necessary for DNA synthesis and neurological health. It works in conjunction with folic acid. Vitamin B12 is bound to the protein in food. Hydrochloric acid in the stomach releases B12 from protein during digestion. Once released, B12 combines with a substance called intrinsic factor (IF) before it is absorbed into the bloodstream. However, metformin (glucophage) and other PCOS medications may make Vitamin B12 absorption more difficult. Metformin dosage for 12 months leads to depletion of B vitamins, which are essential for good health. This can be overcome by ‘burns’. Burns are tiny pieces of protein food, which are eaten in tiny amounts every 15 minutes. It improves the Vitamin B level in the body and helps the struggling PCOS slimmer to shed unwanted pounds (as it improves protein, fat, and carbohydrate metabolism).

Full article: Vitamin B-Complex Formulas (B vitamins and PCOS)

Source: http://www.remedyfind.com/treatments/136/2649/

water25 · 06-09-2009, 04:10 PM

I can always tell when it has been too long between B12 supplements. I get depressed and sluggish.
I had never taken additional B12, but after being on Metformin for a couple years and eating strict vegetarian, I kind of went nuts and put two and two together.
I haven't noticed if it helps my weight at all, but i definitely have a better attitude and more energy when I take a once weekly methylcobalamin (in addition to random bites of cottage cheese through out the day).

hmo73 · 06-09-2009, 11:16 PM

How much is the usual dose of B12?

mollysgirl · 11-02-2009, 08:21 PM

Can someone explain "burns" ? Is it just eating small amounts of protein throughout the day?