Adolescent: As cholecalciferol, 200,000 IU is injected intramuscularly
Conditions associated with elevated B12 levels include: Liver disease : Hepatocellular damage releases stored B12 into circulation, with levels correlating with disease severity in conditions such as cirrhosis, hepatitis, and hepatocellular carcinoma Renal impairment : Reduced kidney function decreases B12 clearance, leading to accumulation Haematological malignancies : Myeloproliferative disorders, acute leukaemia, and polycythaemia vera can elevate B12 through increased production of B12-binding proteins (transcobalamins) Solid tumours : Certain cancers, particularly those affecting the liver or gastrointestinal tract, may elevate B12 levels A specific concern relates to cyanocobalamin in patients with Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy , a rare mitochondrial disorder

Ethics declarations Competing interests SJW is the founder of Ridgeline Therapeutics, HN is a paid employee of Ridgeline Therapeutics and, since manuscript submission, ADW has also become a paid employee of Ridgeline Therapeutics
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Medical supervision is essential throughout the treatment process