A weird trick I just discovered

[mihai_1991]

Apparently taking your B vitamins can help with appetite.

I started taking a B complex every day recently for reasons unrelated to weight loss (mostly related to my hair lol). I know the topic of vitamins can be controversial and many people say there’s no point to them, but…

I noticed ever since, I struggle with snacking way, WAY less. I am satiated much more easily. I didn’t know what was causing it and went into my food tracking app to figure out if there’s a pattern there, but nothing really changed. I realized it might be due to vitamin intake and looked it up, lo and behold B vitamins are said to help with that. No idea why. But I am now going to stay on top of it.

I’ve also been taking vitamin c and an iron supplement (I’ve been iron deficient, just neglecting it lmao). The iron seems to be helping with my energy levels too, and my skin seems brighter so overall I am happy with my decisions.

Any other unexpected tricks you guys have figured out to help with your diet?

 

[giftofgod2]

@mihai_1991 I’ve taken b complex for years and I notice this too. It’s also one of the view evidence based vitamins for mood and energy.

I take a b complex and cut it half. I take half in the morning and half in the afternoon. Then I feel like and energizer bunny

 

[mihai_1991]

@giftofgod2 Oh man that’s smart to cut it up. I do notice a big change in energy levels and I’ve also since noticed that energy drinks typically have hella B vitamins in them too, which probably is what makes them work!

Weird question but…I wonder if you’ve noticed your pee is an insane color since taking B vitamins?? In the morning mine is like, neon even though I drink so much water. I figure it’s just cause excess gets excreted through urine but omg

 

[giftofgod2]

@mihai_1991 Oh yes I like to call it “Chernobyl Yellow”

 

[truthnottradition7]

@mihai_1991 Yes, b can make your urine neon colored.

 

[rockhopper72]

@mihai_1991 Your pee turns yellow because your body doesn’t absorb all the vitamin and excretes it out of your body. All water soluble vitamins will do this. B and C are big culprits for it

 

[dawn16]

@mihai_1991 Yes I noticed this with folic acid. It’s normal!

 

[divorcing]

@pollyjetix can I ask you how b12 helps with cortisol? i had both b12 deficiency and potential cortisol issues had no idea it can help?

 

[pollyjetix]

@divorcing Hi, it doesn’t directly affect it but helps the nervous system and adrenal glands, which affects cortisol levels.

I found another resource just now that lists all the benefits of the B vitamins and their effects on stress (goes beyond b12) https://renuerx.com/nutraceuticals/which-vitamin-b-is-good-for-stress/

 

[divorcing]

@pollyjetix thank you!!

 

[chelsey423]

@mihai_1991 Ooh this is helpful to know. I started taking a multi vitamin and a biotin for my hair too but haven’t noticed huge diff. I’ll try the B!

 

[mikeski528]

@mihai_1991 Very interesting! Do you take a multivitamin as well? I did a quick look up and it says it’s also for stress so I might give it a try.

 

[mihai_1991]

@mikeski528 Nah I don’t

 

[sue94]

@mihai_1991 I recently started taking b vitamins and have been snacking less too, didn’t occur to me that the two could be related!

 

[rossylisy]

@mihai_1991 Just don’t overdose gang! A multi plus a supplement plus energy drinks and you are overdoing it. Yes it is water soluble but that crap is hard on your kidneys and if you end up dehydrated you can cause yourself some problems.

 

[mihai_1991]

@rossylisy I don’t take a multivitamin or drink energy drinks lol but thanks

 

[rossylisy]

@mihai_1991 That was a general comment not directed at you in particular.

 

[knowthespirit]

@mihai_1991 This is an interesting observation! I will test it .

 

[forgivinghearts]

@mihai_1991 They usually make me hungrier LOL which bcomplex brand are you taking?

 

[mihai_1991]

@forgivinghearts Interesting! Mines from natures bounty, I’m not sure how much it matters though