Protects the myelin sheath that covers nerve cells
These symptoms arise due to the bodys reduced ability to produce healthy red blood cells, leading to decreased oxygen supply to tissues
For vitamin B12 deficiency caused by autoimmune gastritis, or after a total gastrectomy or complete terminal ileal resection, NICE recommends lifelong intramuscular replacement
In this article, well break down why vitamin B12 matters, how injections work, and what the ideal dosage and frequency might look like for you
It helps convert food into energy by enabling the body to use fats and carbohydrates
(19) Gastric surgeries: If a portion of your stomach has been removed, the body cant produce enough IF, and the amount of space for B12 to be absorbed is also reduced