The NICE Clinical Knowledge Summary for vitamin B12 deficiency outlines specific treatment schedules: for patients without neurological symptoms, hydroxocobalamin 1 mg intramuscularly three times a week for 2 weeks
Chemically, vitamin B12 can exist in a number of different forms, but all of them contain the mineral cobalt
Indications: Used primarily to treat vitamin B12 deficiencies due to malabsorption, dietary inadequacies (e.g., in vegans), or certain medical conditions like pernicious anemia
Cardiovascular and Immune Health B12, B6, and folate help regulate homocysteine levels, which supports heart health and circulatory function
In addition, most B12 supplements come in the form of pills, and most people do not receive the full benefit from digesting a pill while some cannot absorb the nutrients at all