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In reply to the discussion: People use all kinds of supplements that are not FDA approved [View all]wnylib
(26,848 posts)I just corrected my post when I realized that I typed "vitamin D" instead of B12. I had D on my mind from a previous post.
I also grew up in a home where things were cooked from scratch. I don't call myself a good cook, but there are some things that I do very well, others that are just average.
For a while I got lazy and used prepared foods and mixes. But, some food allergies, cholesterol concerns, and a limit on some foods that interact badly with a med, pushed me back to homemade meals even further than what I grew up with. More fresh veggies and fruits (from the ones that I can eat), my own sauces and soups, sometimes my own bread, and overall, a better balance and variety.
I have a similar problem with vitamin D that you have with B12, so I take a daily supplement and the blood level is always checked when I have labs done for my yearly physical.