For each eligible study, two authors (MM and AN) independently extracted data, which was then reviewed by a third author (JV) using a piloted spreadsheet, in accordance with Cochrane Collaboration guidelines ( Where relevant data were missing, attempts were made to contact corresponding authors
Clinical Scenarios for IV Administration IV B12 is very helpful in some situations, like when the deficiency is severe and causing neurological problems, in cases of malabsorption like Crohns disease, or when taking pills doesnt work
Vitamin B12 is present in many dietary sources, such as: meat fish eggs dairy products nutritional yeast some fortified foods Vitamin B12 shots are a form of supplementation that contains a synthetic version of vitamin B12, or cyanocobalamin
High doses of B12 may worsen the disease and cause irreversible damage to the optic nerve
Patients who genuinely need clinical intervention are searching alongside those who simply want an energy boost
Red blood cell formation and oxygen transport