May be recommended for individuals with significant absorption difficulties
Vitamin B12 is crucial for several physiological processes, including: Red blood cell formation deficiency leads to megaloblastic anaemia, characterised by large, immature red blood cells Neurological function B12 is required for myelin synthesis and nerve health DNA synthesis essential for cell division and growth Without adequate B12, patients may develop symptoms such as fatigue, pallor, shortness of breath, glossitis (sore tongue), paraesthesia (pins and needles), and in severe cases, neurological complications including peripheral neuropathy, ataxia, and cognitive impairment
A dose that is too low may result in food noise returning or a plateau in weight loss
It may be used as a diagnostic measure to identify the cause of the fluid accumulation, for example, infection, gout, or rheumatoid arthritis, or as a therapeutic intervention to relieve pressure and discomfort