However, in individuals with a confirmed or subclinical B12 deficiency, correcting that deficiency can lead to the following: Improved energy levels and reduced fatigue Better exercise tolerance and recovery More stable mood and motivation Improved sleep quality These are indirect but meaningful contributors to weight management
For vitamin B12 to be absorbed from the gut, it must bind to a protein called intrinsic factor, which limits how much B12 the gut can take in at one time
For example, a 10 mg vial with 1 mL of water gives 10 mg/mL
An early research published at PubMed Central suggests that vitamin B12 supplementation can potentially reduce the risk of developing depression starting at the adolescent age
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48,49 In this situation, measurement of serum methylmalonic acid and total homocysteine is useful in making the diagnosis of vitamin B12 (markedly elevated levels) deficiency in patients who have not received treatment, including those who have only neurologic manifestations of deficiency