It signals the body to produce more growth hormone, helping to reduce belly fat
But Kristin Zimmerman, associate professor in the department of pharmacotherapy and outcomes science at Virginia Commonwealth Universitys School of Pharmacy in Richmond, grew suspicious several years ago when her mom, who was in her late 60s and living on Floridas Gold Coast, quietly signed up for vitamin B12 injections from a new wellness clinic that had opened at the local mall
Older Adults As we age, the bodys ability to absorb B12 from food decreases, making supplementation essential
A common protocol for patients with a B12 deficiency may be 1,000 mcg daily for one week, then the same dosage once weekly, and then the same dosage once per month after the deficiency has been addressed
However, many people report feeling the effects of a Vitamin B12 shot relatively quickly
In a paper published in the medical journal Nutritions Review , researchers at UC-Davis noted that most adults may tolerate a vitamin B12 deficient diet
