The injection is providing you with the necessary B vitamins regardless of your food intake, which is helpful especially if you have trouble eating a balanced diet (due to illness or other reasons)
A number of functions, including nerve growth, brain function, and red blood cell production, are dependent on vitamin B12
Common reasons include: Pernicious anemia , an autoimmune condition affecting intrinsic factor production Gastrointestinal disorders, such as Crohns disease or celiac disease Prolonged use of certain medications, like proton pump inhibitors Knowing these causes helps spot at-risk people
Patients can call 8-1-1 to speak with a HealthLink BC registered dietitian
Also, dont forget that B12 and folate need each other to perform
Infiltration and Nerve Block Injection