individual reactions can vary
Your lifestyle gives important clues about your bodys needs, helping to shape a B12 schedule that truly works for you
Other Clinical Indications for B12 Therapy Some cases of tiredness, weakness, and other symptoms linked to B12 deficiency might also need injections
It includes 1-5 intramuscular or subcutaneous injections of 1000 mcg crystalline cyanocobalamin daily, followed by oral doses of 1000-2000 mcg/day Parenteral administration should be reserved for those with significant neurological symptoms NICE guideline: Vitamin B 12 deficiency in over 16s: diagnosis and management: Malabsorption as the confirmed or suspected cause of vitamin B 12 deficiency: Offer replacement to people if: lifelong intramuscular vitamin B12 Autoimmune gastritis is the cause They have had a total gastrectomy They have had a complete terminal ileal resection If the person has a vitamin B 12 deficiency because of malabsorption that is not caused by autoimmune gastritis, or a total gastrectomy or complete terminal ileal resection (for example, malabsorption caused by coeliac disease, partial gastrectomy or some forms of bariatric surgery): Offer vitamin B 12 replacement and Consider intramuscular instead of
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That supply figure matters for planning a full cycle: an 812 week protocol that steps down in frequency will typically consume less than you would expect, because the maintenance phase uses far fewer doses per week
