How quickly will I benefit from a vitamin B12 injection?
They can affect as quickly as 48-72 hours in patients.
Last updated on 23 May 2023
Vitamins do not require digestion because either they are water soluble or fat soluble. They get dissolved and travel through different parts of the body via cells.
One needs to take the supplements as long as it is required. You are recommended to get a blood test done before discontinuing the supplements.
There is no sure shot way to decrease vitamin B12 levels, however, research hints that drinking alcohol moderately helps in decreasing vitamin B12 levels to a certain extent.
Last updated on 16 Oct 2023
Pernicious anemia is one reason why B12 does not get absorbed in the body. The other reasons are lack of hydrocholoric acid in the stomach which can prevent B12 absorption.
They should eat fortified foods or take vitamin B12 supplements to maintain good levels of vitamin B12 in the body.
Cyanocobalaomin, Methylocobalamin, Vit B12
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