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For the maintenance treatment of pernicious anemia, the usual dose is 100mcg SC/IM, given once every month
The goal is not only to prevent deficiency but also to support better energy metabolism and more effective fat-burning
Symptoms of folate deficiency Some of the symptoms that can be caused by a lack of folate include: General symptoms Fatigue Irritability Headache Dizziness Gastrointestinal symptoms Sore tongue Mouth ulcers Diarrhea Loss of appetite Neurological symptoms Numbness and tingling in the hands and feet Confusion Depression Cognitive impairment Dementia Hematological symptoms Anemia (pale skin, shortness of breath) Testing for vitamin B12 and folate deficiency When to test Since vitamin B12 and folate affect many functions in the body and there are many possible symptoms, blood testing for vitamin B12 and folate is commonly ordered by the physicians at the Adult Down Syndrome Center
Your stomach produces something called "intrinsic factor," a special protein that helps your body absorb B12 from food
The effects of a vitamin B12 injection can last several weeks, depending on individual needs and deficiency levels
