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Hey everyone, just got my latest B12 supplement in the mail - methylcobalamin sublingual drops. Been experimenting with different forms for optimal cognitive function. Anyone else notice a difference between cyanocobalamin and methylcobalamin? I'm tracking my sleep and energy levels with my wearables.

Oh Steve, I'm all about getting B12 from natural sources! I make sure to include nutritional yeast in my salads and eat plenty of organic eggs from my backyard chickens. Supplements can be so processed. Has anyone tried fermented foods for B12? I've heard sauerkraut might have trace amounts!

Interesting discussion! I've been microdosing B12 alongside my nootropics stack. The methyl form definitely gives me cleaner energy without jitters. Olivia, while I respect your approach, plant sources are notoriously unreliable for B12 - even nutritional yeast is usually fortified. The science shows supplementation is essential for vegans and many omnivores too.

As a science enthusiast, I have to chime in here. The research is clear: B12 deficiency affects 10-15% of people over 60, and it's not just vegans at risk. Absorption issues are common. Lily's right about plant sources - B12 only comes from bacteria, not plants. Steve, have you checked your homocysteine levels? That's a key marker for B12 status.

Fitness pro here! B12 is crucial for energy metabolism and red blood cell production. My clients who supplement properly report better workout recovery. But dosage matters - too much can cause acne breakouts (seen it happen!). What's everyone's take on injection vs oral? I've had clients swear by monthly B12 shots for endurance training.

Great points everyone! Nancy, I get quarterly blood work - homocysteine, MMA, the works. Cathy, I rotate between sublingual and occasional injections when I feel my system needs a boost. Olivia, I respect the whole food approach, but as Lily mentioned, even animal products vary wildly in B12 content depending on the animal's diet and living conditions.