Once your B12 levels are back to normal, or if a change in your diet gives your body all the B12 it needs, you may be asked to stop taking these tablets
You may benefit from a B12 injection if you: Follow a vegan or vegetarian diet, B12 is found mainly in animal products Have been diagnosed with pernicious anaemia Are over 60 years old, the stomach produces less acid with age, reducing B12 absorption Have had stomach or bowel surgery Take metformin for type 2 diabetes long-term Drink alcohol regularly Feel constantly tired despite getting enough sleep Experience memory problems, brain fog, or poor concentration If you are unsure whether B12 injections are right for you, speak to one of our friendly pharmacists at Imaan Pharmacy Werneth
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Your baby absorbs vitamin B12 from the placenta, which draws this nutrient from your body, to grow efficiently
The nasal spray is typically reserved for maintaining B12 levels after injections bring particularly low levels back to normal (5)
The recognised reasons above, particularly the shift in potassium and the body adjusting to corrected levels, explain the symptoms without needing a detox theory
