Within the Vitamin B complex, there are several members, including Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (niacin), Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid), Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), Vitamin B7 (biotin), Vitamin B9 (folate), and notably, vitamin B12 (cobalamin)
This means they can't absorb B12 from food, though they can from a supplement
Treatment regimens typically include more frequent injections initially (e.g., three times weekly for two weeks in non-neurological deficiency
Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients has not been established
How are vitamin B12 deficiencies treated
Finding the right dosage is key to getting better