Ask specific screening questions about pregnancy, lactation, and chronic conditions (pernicious anaemia, cardiac disease, hypertension) that may interact with parenteral B-12 therapy
If the cause of your lack of vitamin B12 is diet related rather than due to pernicious anaemia then treatment may be different
Beyond this core list, several other conditions are commonly tied to B12 deficiency: autoimmune gastritis (which damages the parietal cells that produce intrinsic factor), ileal resection (surgical removal of the part of the small intestine where B12 is absorbed), chronic alcoholism , pancreatic insufficiency , nitrous oxide exposure (including recreational use, which inactivates B12), and increased demand during pregnancy and breastfeeding
It comes in disposable, prefilled autoinjector pens
Before treatment, your provider will review your medical history, discuss your wellness goals, and determine which vitamin injections are appropriate for your individual needs
Step-by-step reconstitution process Follow this exactly