B12 is water-soluble, so your body uses what it needs, stores a small amount in the liver, and passes most of the excess in urine
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Deficiency is particularly common in elderly people, because the ability to absorb vitamin B12 can decrease with age ( Other people at risk of deficiency include those who have had intestinal surgery, including weight loss surgery
Short-Term Effects (Days to Weeks): Improved energy levels: Typically within 48 to 72 hours, patients may notice increased energy and reduced fatigue
Vitamin B12 plays a key role in how your body creates energy at the cellular level
A 2020 study found that those with vitamin B12 deficiency may present with cognitive disorder, though the deficiency was not shown to be a direct risk factor for cognitive decline ( However, results have been mixed and treatment with vitamin B12 wasnt effective at improving brain function in people with normal brain function ( Depression Its been suggested that there may be a link between low vitamin B12 levels and depression
