Due to cereal fortification with folic acid, folate levels are more typically adequate, but B12 levels are often inadequate due to a lack of sensitivity in testing ( CMAJ 2005;172:1569-1573) as well as reduced B12 absorption through aging ( CMAJ 2004;171:251-259)
Importantly, the study also showed that both PEPITEM and the tripeptide sequence reduced the PASI score by 50%, making it comparable to the steroid cream Clobetasol Proprionate 0.05%
Recently, the increasing popularity of veganism has lead to many adults becoming deficient in B12
Combine an unvalidated dose with a product purchased as a "research chemical" of unverified identity, purity, and sterility, and the gap between online enthusiasm and responsible clinical practice becomes obvious
Adequate B12 levels protect against nerve damage, numbness, and tingling that can become irreversible if left untreated
Each disease has different symptoms, yet all share an overactive immune response