Gentle mixing protects peptide structure during solution formation steps
It includes 1-5 intramuscular or subcutaneous injections of 1000 mcg crystalline cyanocobalamin daily, followed by oral doses of 1000-2000 mcg/day Parenteral administration should be reserved for those with significant neurological symptoms NICE guideline: Vitamin B 12 deficiency in over 16s: diagnosis and management: Malabsorption as the confirmed or suspected cause of vitamin B 12 deficiency: Offer replacement to people if: lifelong intramuscular vitamin B12 Autoimmune gastritis is the cause They have had a total gastrectomy They have had a complete terminal ileal resection If the person has a vitamin B 12 deficiency because of malabsorption that is not caused by autoimmune gastritis, or a total gastrectomy or complete terminal ileal resection (for example, malabsorption caused by coeliac disease, partial gastrectomy or some forms of bariatric surgery): Offer vitamin B 12 replacement and Consider intramuscular instead of
Oral Supplements Injections act faster and are more reliable in people with absorption issues, while oral supplements can be effective in mild deficiency
Each works on a different lever, which is exactly why a provider may use one, another, or a combination depending on your goals
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