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~25,000 g/mol (mature monomer)
Thats why B12 injections are often given as treatment
Vitamin B12 is a nutrient that offers numerous benefits to the body, including: Helping make your blood cells healthy Helping with nerve cell function Making DNA, the genetic material in all of your cells Helping prevent megaloblastic anemia, a blood condition that makes people tired and weak Some groups are at heightened risk of B12 deficiency, including: Older adults Vegans Vegetarians People with digestive issues, such as celiac disease or Crohn's disease People who have had stomach or intestinal surgery If a B12 deficiency goes untreated, it can cause physical, neurological, and psychological problems
Parry Strong A, Haeusler S, Weatherall M, Krebs J (2016) Sublingual vitamin B12 compared to intramuscular injection in patients with type 2 diabetes treated with metformin: a randomized trial
Some people have difficulty absorbing B12 from food, while others might not be getting enough in their diet to begin with