Clinical Blogs — B12 Deficiency

Vitamin B12 is one of the essential B vitamins involves in various functions in our body including making red blood cells, DNA, nerves, metabolism and energy production. B12 deficiency is underestimated and its prevalence increases especially with age. Many risk factors contribute to b12 deficiency. Check out if you’ve got any of the followings: Strict vegetarian or vegan diet - vegetables do not produce b12 People who underwent stomach stapling or bypass surgery – the surgery can affect the absorption of b12 or extraction of b12 from food People who suffer from chronic illnesses such as Celiac disease or Crohn’s...

Vitamin B12 is an important nutrient that performs different functions in our body. B12 is indicated for Vitamin B12 deficiency, pernicious anemia, people who have difficulty absorbing B12 orally due to diseases such as Crohn’s or Celiacs, patients who have had gastric bypass surgery or who are on long term acid suppression medication and/or someone on a vegetarian diet. Vitamin B12 also is also commonly incorporated into weight loss or weight management programs to help regulate the metabolism of carbohydrates and fat. "IM or SC? Which route should I use to give myself the B12 shot?" The most common form...