No changes in serum IGF-1 levels
Target Population The target population of this economic analysis was patients aged 18 years and older with confirmed vitamin B12 deficiency
Vitamin B12 helps to utilize fats and carbohydrates for energy and make new proteins
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Vegans, vegetarians, people over the age 50, anyone with stomach/bowel issues like chronic gastritis, leaky gut, IBS or celiac, and anyone who regularly takes medications such as Metformin, PPIs (used for GERD), H2 Receptor Antagonists (used for peptic ulcers), or anything that interferes with stomach acid production are actually at risk for vitamin B12 deficiency, and should supplement B12 regularly
Injectable B12 delivers the vitamin directly into the bloodstream, allowing for immediate absorption