Deficiency is common, especially in people who follow a vegetarian or vegan diet.In fact, its thought that up to 90% of people following these diets have a deficiency This is because B12 is only found naturally in animal foods
Your provider will guide you on the best combination for your goals
Low B12 allows folate levels to rise, which has been linked to hair loss
How Gastric Banding Affects Vitamin B12 Absorption Gastric banding leaves the B12 absorption pathway anatomically intact, so deficiency is driven by dietary restriction and PPI use rather than surgical bypass
Vitamin B12 Injection 2000mcg 10ml Vial Vitamin B12 Health Benefits - Relieves the body of fatigue and weakness, potentially improving stamina - Supports healthy red blood cells and is used to treat Anemia - Treats pernicious anemia - Treats sickle cell anemia - Produces energy - Assists in weight loss - Keeps you thinking clearly and fights depression - Maintains proper heart functioning - Maintains a strong nervous system - Supports DNA replication and keeps your cells and you looking younger - Protects your heart - Used to treat and prevent Alzheimer's disease - Used to prevent breast cancer More information, precautions and interactions can be found under the "About B Vitamins tab." Before taking any new medication, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist
These include: Nausea (affecting up to 1 in 5 patients) usually most pronounced during dose escalation and often improves over time Diarrhoea may be mild to moderate and typically transient Vomiting less common than nausea but can occur, particularly in the first few weeks Constipation resulting from slowed gastric emptying Abdominal pain and bloating often related to delayed gastric emptying Reduced appetite this is an intended therapeutic effect but can be pronounced The frequency of these side effects tends to be dose-dependent, with higher rates at higher doses
