The B12-carrier complex travels all the way down to the last section of the small intestine, the terminal ileum, where specific receptors absorb it into the bloodstream
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Thats one reason theyre thought to help feed follicles and potentially support longer growth phases, especially when combined with techniques like microneedling that also trigger a VEGFrich woundhealing response in the scalp [9]
However, according to the NIH, these studies also listed limitations that could have impacted their results [4]
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If supplementation is responsible, your doctor may recommend reducing or stopping non-essential B12 intake, with repeat testing after an appropriate interval (typically 2-3 months, or longer if you've had recent injections or have kidney disease)