Who Can Benefit from Vitamin B12 Injections
They deliver a concentrated dose of this vital nutrient directly into your bloodstream, bypassing the digestive system for maximum absorption
The reasoning is that oral bioavailability is ~4050%, and animal study HED conversions suggest higher doses may be needed for the full effect
Fresh vitamins, not shelf vitamins
While anecdotal evidence exists, rigorous clinical trials are lacking
Some patients feel as though they want more frequent injections, and occasionally we test levels to see if they are receiving adequate replacement, but Im not sure how strong the evidence is to support this. GPs should consider periodic vitamin B12 testing of higher-risk patients who take metformin, even if they dont display symptoms of deficiency, the UK medicines regulator said earlier this year