No clinical claims or therapeutic uses are implied
For deficiency without neurological involvement or for borderline levels, oral supplementation with high-dose cyanocobalamin (1000-2000 mcg daily) is often effective, as approximately 1% of an oral dose is absorbed through passive diffusion even in the absence of intrinsic factor
Its been studied for its ability to: Support tendon and ligament repair Improve angiogenesis (formation of new blood vessels) Reduce inflammation in the gut and liver Possibly influence neurotransmitter systems like serotonin and dopamine While most studies are in animals, these pathways overlap with some of the most challenging aspects of menopause
What matters is what is bundled around it: who is supervising your protocol, where the medication came from, whether anyone is following up after the cycle
For those with confirmed deficiency, B12 injections (hydroxocobalamin or methylcobalamin) deliver the vitamin directly into your bloodstream, ensuring full absorption