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When adverse effects do occur following high-dose B12 administration, they are typically mild, transient, and often related to the route of administration rather than the vitamin itself
Lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder vials are stable at room temperature for short periods but should be refrigerated (28C / 3646F) for longer storage and frozen (20C) for long-term preservation
This approach may be especially useful for people with early signs of Alzheimers disease
If you think you might be low on B12, ask your doctor about getting a blood test to check your vitamin B12 level
Methylcobalamin also assists in the removal of free radicals produced from oxygen metabolism