However, while you can get them through natural sources, some people are still not getting enough vitamin B12 daily (like vegetarians or vegans)
The NHS schedule for treating B12 deficiency is a loading dose of 1mg hydroxocobalamin by intramuscular injection every two to three days for two weeks, then a maintenance dose every two to three months for life when the cause is non-dietary
This approach ensures that each client receives the appropriate dosage and combination of nutrients to benefit them the most
Its copper also supports lysyl oxidase, the enzyme that cross-links new collagen fibers and gives the matrix strength (gene regulation, tissue clearing, and collagen cross-linking)
However, deficiency is common, especially in people with low stomach acid, digestive conditions, vegan or vegetarian diets, or age-related absorption decline