For these patients, oral supplements may not be effective, and thats where B12 injections can make a difference
However, as they work in part by significantly reducing a person's appetite, this can introduce "nutritional risks if patients are not intentional about what they eat," Dr Fatima Cody Stanford, a professor of medicine and pediatrics at Harvard University, told Newsweek
Rapid weight loss Losing weight quickly can strain the body
Reference: Dimet-Wiley AL, Latham CM, Brightwell CR, Neelakantan H, Keeble AR, Thomas NT, Noehren H, Fry CS, Watowich SJ (2024)
These are among the most challenging healing scenarios in gastroenterology
Some people may notice improvements in energy and well-being within days, while others may require several weeks of consistent treatment