Could you add vitamin B extract to liquids-would it vaporize?

[Nazdrowie009]

I was thinking of adding certain vitamin liquid extracts that you get from health stores (i.e. vitamin world) to the liquid. It would be great to add B vitamins for energy and Valerian Root(to promote relaxation, help with sleep).

I was just wondering how this stuff would work with the atomizer. Would it vape? If so, how much should you use (%).

 

[ratfink]

First of all Valeria Root is probably going to do the opposite, it is used to relax people. From what I can gather Valerian Root is an oil and not water soluble so might not be good on the atomizer. B12 (cyanocobalamin) on the other hand which is usually used in energy drinks and the like is water soluble and can be bought as a power.

 

[mentholic]

It would be great to add B vitamins for energy and Valerian Root(to promote relaxation, help with sleep).

Valerian root smells/tastes like .... I've used the capsules, but never the extract. I don't think it would be a pleasant vaping experience.

 

[Nazdrowie009]

well mix some b vitamins with a red bull flavored ejuice and youll get not only the taste of it but also the energy kick

 

[DCrist721]

well mix some b vitamins with a red bull flavored ejuice and youll get not only the taste of it but also the energy kick

That's all in your head. B vitamins (specifically B12) do not give you a sudden boost of energy. Taking them over time raises the level of something in your blood, so you will have slightly more energy then normal over time, but not even anything really noticeable though. Trust me, I take 1mg a day (two 500 mcg pills) which is 16,666% of your dailt recommneded intake (yes, you read that right, sixteen-thousand, six hundred sixty-six percent), I've even taken 1.5mg before, (24,999%) and still felt no difference in energy. Now compare this to the 5 mcg (.005 mg) in Red Bull, and you can see that the B12 isn't what's providing the energy boost.

 

[kylewinther]

Vitamins cannot supply the body with direct energy. Only calories can supply the body with energy. Carbs get converted into energy first, then protein, then finally fats. Vitamins only help to convert food into energy.

It is all psychological when you drink a diet energy drink. The only thing that gives you energy is the CAFFEINE, and thats what makes you crash after!

 

[radiokaos]

That's all in your head. B vitamins (specifically B12) do not give you a sudden boost of energy. Taking them over time raises the level of something in your blood, so you will have slightly more energy then normal over time, but not even anything really noticeable though. Trust me, I take 1mg a day (two 500 mcg pills) which is 16,666% of your dailt recommneded intake (yes, you read that right, sixteen-thousand, six hundred sixty-six percent), I've even taken 1.5mg before, (24,999%) and still felt no difference in energy. Now compare this to the 5 mcg (.005 mg) in Red Bull, and you can see that the B12 isn't what's providing the energy boost.

I give myself Vitamin B injections twice a week (IM intra muscle). I use to take B12 before my injections and did not get the desired results. After switching to injections I can honestly say that I do have a tad more energy, and I have lost over 6 pounds the last month without even trying to drop my weight. I too thought about putting a few drops of my injection solution on the atomizer. However since I don't know what some of the filler or other chemicals in the solution I decide not to be a guiena pig.

 

[kylewinther]

haha good luck with that radio, let me know how it goes. Please report any side effects/ energy increases. Would love to hear the results.

 

[ratfink]

Really the only people who get see a marked amounts of energy changes are anemics and those with (surprise surprise) B12 deficiency. This used to be a lot more common but since manufacturers started adding B vitamins to food and energy drinks are as common as cola, very few people have this deficiency.

radiokaos,
You can get the pure powder at many health food stores or on the net for pretty cheap, that would probably be your best bet.

 

[radiokaos]

Really the only people who get see a marked amounts of energy changes are anemics and those with (surprise surprise) B12 deficiency. This used to be a lot more common but since manufacturers started adding B vitamins to food and energy drinks are as common as cola, very few people have this deficiency.

radiokaos,
You can get the pure powder at many health food stores or on the net for pretty cheap, that would probably be your best bet.

No need I have pure Vit B which is to be used only for injections.

I would rather stick with poking myself with the injections and forgo trying to vape the liquid.

 

[kot1rc5]

I was at GNC and found Liquid Vitamin B-12. Its in a dropper bottle. Looks like the same stuff in e-liquid. Do you think it is safe or effective to vape? Would the heat kill the vitamin potency?

from label:
Vitamin B-12 1000 mcg 16666%
(as Cyanocobalamin)
Serving Size One Dropper (1 ml)

Other Ingredients: Purified Water,
Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol,
Natural Cherry Flavor, Methylparaben
(as preservative), Stevia, Citric Acid,
Propylparaben (as preservative).

 

[Safira]

I was at GNC and found Liquid Vitamin B-12. Its in a dropper bottle. Looks like the same stuff in e-liquid. Do you think it is safe or effective to vape? Would the heat kill the vitamin potency?

from label:
Vitamin B-12 1000 mcg 16666%
(as Cyanocobalamin)
Serving Size One Dropper (1 ml)

Other Ingredients: Purified Water,
Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol,
Natural Cherry Flavor, Methylparaben
(as preservative), Stevia, Citric Acid,
Propylparaben (as preservative).

Nothing is standing out as dangerous to me. The only question I have on that list is the preservatives. Considering this is probably to consume it would be at a very low amount (guessing 1%) I'm normally not a "paraben" freak, I like it because its a very good at doing it's job.

If you want my brutally honest opinion, if it was me I'd try it. But since I'm playing around with someone else's health I will have to recommend you find out from someone else more knowledgeable than I am on those preservatives.

Also if it has preservatives in it that means the water content is high. Watch how much you use in your liquids. You may need some glycerine to thicken things up if you are thinking of using more than a few drops.

I am curious if we can get any effect from inhaling vitamins, as a mom of 3 kids any energy boost I can get I'll take.

 

[Nikhil]

As has been said on this thread, it's not really worth it to vape vitamins. Also, they are large molecules that aren't going to vaporize without breaking down first. In the event some of the molecules are 'carried' by the vaporizing PG/VG/water, you won't be able to tell. If the vitamin sits in the atomizer it will probably just clog it up. Hope I'm not bursting your psychosomatic bubble.

 

[kot1rc5]

-Didn't buy any
I just saw the ingredients and thought hey that's the same/similar ingredients as e-liquid.

I thought the heat would probably break down the potency.

no bubble burst, just curious

 

[Nikhil]

Similar ingredients are also in personal lubricants, but I don't think you want to vape that either. On the other hand, you can DIY lubrication in all sorts of flavors!

 

[StereoBat]

I buy from a place in Coeur d'Alene that has a Vitamin B flavour that does work well. Two major flaws: It tastes terrible to the point of just being disgusting, and the flavour will permenantly stain an atomizer. I couldn't clear the flavour with an alcohol soak and dry burn.