Injectable hydroxocobalamin is the standard UK treatment for confirmed B12 deficiency, particularly when neurological symptoms are present or absorption is impaired, providing rapid correction with doses given initially three times weekly then every two to three months
This article explains why deficiency occurs, how B12 absorption is affected, when intramuscular injections are indicated, and what long-term monitoring after gastric banding should involve
Helps immune system A B12 injection kicks the cells into gear that produce white blood cells to fight off infections better and boost your immune system
According to nutritionist Beth Warren, founder of Beth Warren Nutrition and author of Living a Real Life with Real Food , B12 also helps create red blood cells
Additionally, it is highly effective in treating general weakness and fatigue