However, infants of vitamin B 12 -deficient breastfeeding mothers are vulnerable to B 12 deficiency from an early age.19 Maternal vitamin B 12 deficiency has been associated with increased risk of common pregnancy complications, including spontaneous abortion, low birth weight, intrauterine growth restriction and neural tube defects.2022 Children born to vitamin B 12 -deficient women are at increased risk for adverse health outcomes, including developmental abnormalities and anaemia.9 23 In a recent RCT in Bangalore, India, daily maternal vitamin B 12 supplementation (50 g/day) during pregnancy through 6 weeks postpartum substantially improved maternal vitamin B 12 status and increased breast milk and infant plasma vitamin B 12 concentrations.24 In this study, the proportion of children being born small for gestational age was lower in the vitamin B 12 group than in the placebo group (25% vs 34%)
Vitamin B12 injections as a bonus or supplement
Perilesional injection near injury sites may enhance local delivery for focal injuries
No, they complement a healthy lifestyle and work best when combined with a balanced diet and exercise
Strong acids, oxidizers, and incompatible actives should be separated from AHK-Cu application as discussed in the formulation section
Keep out of reach of untrained personnel and store securely
