Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia FAQs Why are vegetarians more prone to vitamin B12 deficiency
So the practical takeaway is not oral is better or SC is better. It is: pick one route, follow the documented per-dose figure for the vial you have, and keep the route constant so that whatever you observe is not confounded by a mid-stream route change
It is important to note that this depletion is unlikely to be attributed to colitis-associated nutrient absorption defects, as B 12 is typically absorbed in the terminal ileum 26 , while DSS primarily affects the distal colon 61
We can also add your B12 MIC to an IV drip - many of our IV packages come with B12 MIC already included
Before taking Vitamin B12 Injection, inform your doctor if you: Are allergic to Vitamin B12 or cobalt Have any other food or medicine allergies An eye disease called as Leber's optic neuropathy A slow growing blood cancer where your bone marrow makes too many red blood cells (polycythemia vera) Gout (high uric acid levels in body) Iron or folic acid deficiency anemia Low potassium levels in your blood Drug interactions It is important to tell your healthcare professional about all other medicines that you have taken recently including any kind of supplements and non-prescription drugs
Id say the effect lasted about 24 hours