If the patient has an autoimmune disease or another condition that prevents the stomach from making intrinsic factor, then Vitamin B12 injections may be a better option
Increased energy levels can lead to improved exercise performance and increased physical activity, which are essential components of any successful weight loss regimen
Low B12 levels have been associated with depression, cognitive impairment, irritability, and in severe cases, psychosis
Furthermore, our Family Health Care team provides personalized nutritional counseling and vitamin B12 injections for patients who follow strict vegetarian or vegan diets, as these dietary patterns often lack sufficient vitamin B12 naturally present in animal-based products
Injections may be preferred when absorption is poor, symptoms are significant, or a clinician wants a more direct replacement route
Selection is based on diagnostic findings, symptom patterns, and prior response to treatment