[21] Within cells, cyanocobalamin is converted to methylcobalamin and 5- deoxyadenosylcobalamin, coenzymes that participate respectively in homocysteine remethylation to methionine and in the isomerization of methylmalonyl-CoA to succinyl CoA, reactions essential for DNA synthesis, erythropoiesis, and myelin maintenance
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First, there needs to be a determination if the deficiency actually exists or if there is a medical need for it
Some evidence suggests a link between low vitamin B12 levels to a higher risk of dementia, Alzheimers disease, and Parkinsons disease
Still, any time you put a needle in your arm or glute (common injection sites), theres a risk of some swelling at the site