And while you can get it from your diet, many people still don't get enough
Foods and drinks that contain B12 include: meat (especially organ meat such as liver and kidney) fish eggs milk Fortified foods contain a synthetic form of B12 and plant-based milks nutritional yeast breakfast cereals tofu fruit juices vegan spreads dairy-free yogurt Treating for a B12 deficiency requires building up the levels of B12 in the body and ensuring that the body can absorb the vitamin
However, no research directly compares continuous use versus cycling protocols (such as 12 weeks on, 4-8 weeks off), leaving optimal long-term strategies somewhat uncertain
Causes and consequences of impaired methionine synthase activity in acquired and inherited disorders of vitamin B12
Part A covers B12 injections during the first 60 days of a hospital stay
You need it for normal biological and physiological processes like: Biosynthesis of DNA Healthy red blood cells Maintenance of the gut mucosa and skin cells Metabolism of fat, protein, and carbohydrates Folate metabolism and the folate pathway Formation of choline-containing phospholipids Formation of succinyl coenzyme A which is needed for neural lipids and myelination Maintenance of the myelin sheath that surrounds neurons and protects against nerve damage Healthy energy levels Most water-soluble vitamins are not stored in the body and must be regularly replenished
