doi: 10.1038/nchembio.2081
While oral B12 supplements are available, vitamin B12 injections have advantages including enhanced absorption since it bypasses digestion, a fast-acting energy boost from quick absorption, higher blood levels reached versus pills, lasting benefits between maintenance doses, improved concentration and mental clarity, and often more affordable and convenient long-term
It is best to limit caffeine intake for a few hours after a B12 shot to ensure optimal absorption
But we might adjust the schedule for some patients
You have altered gastrointestinal function
In mouse studies with diet-induced obesity, this led to real weight loss, smaller fat cells, less body fat, lower cholesterol, all without cutting food intake or causing obvious side effects