This is especially true for those that are vegan or have had gastric bypass surgery, since they do not absorb enough B12 to keep your stores well-stocked
Additionally, individuals may experience improved digestive function, as Vitamin B12 injections can enhance metabolic rates, thereby supporting weight loss initiatives
This may also result from the autoimmune attack on parietal cells of the stomach
Most of our Scottsdale & Phoenix clients love getting B12 MIC weekly or biweekly for things like energy, or if they are vegans, vegetarians or people over the age of 50 who know they are already at risk for low B12
We order vitamin B12 and folate testing when a person with Down syndrome we are evaluating has symptoms described above, has a lab abnormality for which follow up testing of vitamin B12 and/or folate is indicated, or the person has a condition in which deficiency is common (e.g., celiac disease)