This means your cells receive the full, uncompromised dose of active nutrients instantly
Therefore, B12 from food or oral supplements will be poorly absorbed if: There is low stomach acid due to use of a Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) There is low intrinsic factor
Many people have lower-than-ideal levels without realising, particularly vegans, vegetarians, women on the pill, anyone over fifty and those with absorption issues such as coeliac or pernicious anaemia
Hospital outpatient departments use POS 22, while physician offices report POS 11
The only human trial with BPC-157 involved the intra-articular (inside the joint) administration of the peptide in 16 patients with knee osteoarthritis
Vitamin B12 & Hair Growth: What To Know Before Supplementing. September 2025