Re: B Vitamins and other supplementation

 I've never been a fan of the B complex, testing them out proved almost useless. If anything, the B-50 or B-100 complexes should be split across doses if not used for some theraputic purpose.

I agree, that is why I would like to see a B25 on the market. A person cannot utilize all the B vitamins is B50 so it is largely a waste. B100s are just a bigger waste.

I haven't really stumbled upon posts where you tell people not to use high dose B vitamins. If I were you, I would just point them to references and let them come to their own conclusions.

Actually I have discussed that. Mainly the waste issue as the excess B vitamins are urinated out. But I also mentioned once about the guy who was taking So many B vitamins that he actually developed a neuropathy from it.  I also tell people frequently that B6. B12 and folate are not needed in high doses or all the time as these vitamins are stored in the liver so the body maintains a reserve.

You have also pointed out that minor supplementation may be required on a decent diet. However, what if someone you know has a horrid diet with little nutrient dense foods? For example, I know someone that does not like a lot of varieties of fruits or veggies, nor any nut family foods. This person in question eventually develops problems with anxiety, panic attacks, headaches, muscular tension, fatigue, endometriosis type symptoms, history of tonsilitis, history of urinary tract infections, and finally diarrhea. Layer over the symptoms some pharmaceuticals such as an SSRI like Celexa or Lexapro for anxiety, birth control for endometriosis symptoms, and antibiotics for everything else.
Any ideas?

I would at least try to get them on a good herbal based vitamin, especially one with nettle leaf. This will provide some of the magnesium and phytoestrogens they need along with other nutrition. This will also help to support the glandular system and the nettle will also help with the anxiety and urinary tract.