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doi:10.1097/00000658-198808000-00002
B12 has become something of an it supplement lately, with celebrities getting B12 shots after pulling all-nighters and athletes using them to enhance recovery
In addition, a deficiency of vitamin B12 can cause facial signs such as hyperpigmentation (dark spots), vitiligo (white patches where skin loses color), or angular stomatitis (inflammation at the corners of the mouth)
They posit its potential role in boosting dermal cell multiplication and survival, both of which are essential in collagen production
For some, particularly those with permanent malabsorption issues, injections are a regular, lifelong requirement, typically lasting between two to three months per dose