Before starting: Consult a pediatrician or functional medicine doctor
Some animal studies have reported re-pigmentation in gray hair follicles following exposure to this compound, mediated through effects on melanocyte activity in the follicle
Anti-Inflammatory Support: Its ability to quell inflammation could have applications in a variety of chronic inflammatory conditions, though this research is still in its infancy
Increased Energy Levels: IV infusion vitamins can boost energy levels by replenishing crucial vitamins like B-complex, vitamin C, and magnesium
Other groups who may benefit include: Patients following gastric surgery (gastrectomy, bariatric procedures) where intrinsic factor production or absorption sites are compromised Individuals with malabsorption disorders such as Crohn's disease, coeliac disease, or chronic pancreatitis Strict vegans and vegetarians with dietary insufficiency, though oral supplementation is usually tried first Elderly patients with atrophic gastritis or reduced gastric acid production Patients on long-term metformin or proton pump inhibitors, which can impair B12 absorption [6] [8] Individuals with nitrous oxide exposure (recreational or medical), which can cause functional B12 deficiency Diagnosis typically involves serum B12 measurement, with levels below approximately 148 pmol/L (though thresholds vary between laboratories) generally indicating deficiency