dr_sarim
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reading the exam experiences , i noticed many usmle takers recomended to take vit B complex tablets ( guess tey are talking about vit B1, B6 , B 12 )daily....can anybody explain why and if so what doses
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| rm
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taking b complex vitamins is very important, because they are such important cofactors in our body. for example, b1 (Thiamine) is needed fro all dehydrogenases and its also useful in transketolase cofactors. then you have b6 (pyridoxine) used in all transaminase reactions. then folate and is needed for nucleotide synthesis. b12 is needed for homocysteine methyltransferase and methylmanolyl mutase. these are just an example of few of these.
the reason why ppl are urging everyone to take these vitamins is that you want to keep yourself mentally and physically fit. sometimes in the stress of studying, you may not be able to eat well, not all of us have the luxury of getting home cooked meals  and eventually it will take a toll on your body. so the main reason for taking these vitamins is to keep you fit and ready to attack the exam in good health!
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| mjl1717
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there is also some evidence of memory improvemnt with the B complex... The dosage is on the back of any good muti vitamin Centrum , Solgar, etc.
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| dr_sarim
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i think centrum has iron in it...most ppl have suggested using the VIT B complex without it...i found one called neurobion containing B1 B6 B12 ...and recomennded doses are upto 3 tab per day after meals...
i have about 3 months till exams should i be using it from now on ??
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| mjl1717
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thats a PERSONAL DECISION
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