This includes: Pernicious anemia Crohns disease or celiac disease Gastric surgery or gastrointestinal disorders For mild deficiency, starting with 1,000 mcg of Vitamin B12 weekly is common
This is largely because our stomachs tend to produce less acid as we get older
Common lab protocols involve reconstitution in bacteriostatic water and subcutaneous injection in animal models using calibrated syringes to achieve precise dosing
Our Vitamin B12 Injection Service is suitable for: Note: For patients without prior diagnosis, we may offer the service based on symptoms, risk factors or confirmation of a B12 deficiency through a reliable test kit
In one experiment, obese Zucker rats lost around 50% of their weight in 19 days, with the researchers noting 23% increased lipolytic activity, measured as glycerol release from the fatty tissue of the treated animals [20]
Use Aseptic Technique: A sterile syringe and needle must be used for every injection to prevent contamination of the multi-dose vial between uses