Other reactions warranting urgent GP contact include: Unexplained muscle weakness or cramping Persistent vomiting or severe abdominal pain Signs of hypokalaemia (low potassium) during initial treatmentmuscle weakness, irregular heartbeat, or severe fatigue In patients with severe, longstanding B12 deficiency, rapid correction can occasionally precipitate hypokalaemia as new red blood cells are produced, consuming available potassium
In plain terms: Its like a molecular project manager that shows up when your body is inflamed or damaged and directs resources to fix it faster and better, especially in soft tissue, muscle, tendons, ligaments, the GI tract, and even the brain
If youve been dragging yourself through the days, running on fumes, you might have heard that a vitamin B12 injection could be just the thing to perk you up
The short answer is that it depends on which form of B12 you have
Maintenance: Return to 600 mcg daily for Weeks 58+
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