HQO commissioned an economic analysis to estimate the cost savings of switching from vitamin B12 injections to high-dose oral supplements for patients aged 18 years and older with confirmed B12 deficiency
Vitamin B12 helps maintain a healthy digestive system, it also protects against heart disease by curbing and improving unhealthy cholesterol levels, protecting against stroke and high blood pressure
B12 helps convert carbohydrates into glucosethe bodys primary energy sourceso addressing a deficiency can quickly restore vitality and reduce feelings of tiredness or weakness
If left untreated, B12 deficiencies can cause other complications within the body and the digestive system
In addition to limited absorption via the IF, the intake of high-dose supplements leads to passive diffusion, i.e., the vitamin can freely enter the bloodstream without IF binding and receptor uptake
Intramuscular (IM) hydroxocobalamin injections bypass the intrinsic factor-mediated absorption mechanism, delivering the entire dose directly into circulation
