The GLP-1 revolution has transformed weight management, but many users discover that losing 15-20% of body weight comes with unintended consequences, including loss of lean muscle mass that can reach 25-40% of total weight lost
Common causes in the UK include pernicious anaemia (an autoimmune condition where the stomach fails to produce intrinsic factor, a protein essential for B12 absorption) and dietary deficiency, particularly in those following strict vegan diets (as B12 is found primarily in animal products)
Either way, ensuring that you are aware of the type of Vitamin B12 is important when receiving Vitamin B12 injections so that you know if you react to one type or have a pleasant or unpleasant reaction to one form of Vitamin B12, you will know how to respond for future injections
Third, and perhaps most importantly, self-administration removes the clinical feedback loop
Think of it like warming a brandy glass, a slow rotation that moves the liquid without violence
The NIDDK would like to thank: Michael Camilleri, M.D., Mayo Clinic, Rochester
