Gastrointestinal symptoms (more common with oral preparations): Mild nausea or upset stomach Diarrhoea (typically with very high doses) Other effects: Headache, particularly when treatment is first initiated Dizziness or light-headedness Skin reactions such as mild rash or itching Temporary reddish discolouration of urine (chromaturia) after hydroxocobalamin injections, which is harmless It is important to note that many symptoms attributed to B12 supplementation may actually represent the body's response to correcting a deficiency
Folate is a co-factor for enzymes that regulate DNA synthesis and methylation, and is more directly involved in these processes than B12---making it vital for proper gene expression as well as cell growth, repair, and division, especially during periods of rapid growth like pregnancy
They might recommend a vitamin B12 injection dosage that fits your needs
If weight change is a goal, ask a clinician about evidence-based nutrition, activity, sleep, medication, and metabolic factors
Cautions Doctor formulated Molecularly Stable and Gut Gentle Without Forced Absorption