Intramuscular (IM) B12 injections using hydroxocobalamin, the preferred licensed form in the UK are recommended when: Oral supplementation has failed to correct a documented deficiency The patient has difficulty adhering to daily oral regimens Serum B12 levels remain persistently low despite adequate oral dosing There is clinical evidence of neurological or haematological complications In line with BNF guidance, the standard IM regimen for confirmed deficiency without neurological involvement is a loading course of 1 mg hydroxocobalamin on alternate days for two weeks , followed by maintenance of 1 mg every three months
Boosts the immune system
Administered via weekly subcutaneous injections, it regulates blood sugar by slowing gastric emptying, enhancing insulin release when blood glucose is elevated and reducing appetite through brain appetite center modulation for convenient long-term weight management
Perimenopause affects the case for completing the full cycle rather than changing the dose itself
However, it is best to talk to your dietician or physician
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