But, it can change based on how bad the deficiency is and what the patient needs
Anyone can be affected, but some groups are more at risk: Vegetarians and vegans, since B12 mainly comes from animal products Older adults, as absorption gets harder with age People with digestive issues like Crohns or coeliac disease Those taking certain medications, such as long-term metformin or stomach acid reducers People with pernicious anaemia, an autoimmune condition that stops you from absorbing B12 If you fit into one of these categories and notice symptoms, its worth getting your levels checked
They are administered via intramuscular injection, typically on a weekly basis
3.3 Changes in serum cobalamin by supplementation route and dosage Across 35 comparisons, the mean percentage increase in serum cobalamin following supplementation was approximately 293%, confirming the overall effectiveness of vitamin B12 interventions (Supplementary Table S4)
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