Why B12 Gets Added to the Protocol Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is a water-soluble vitamin the body needs for red blood cell formation, nerve function, and energy metabolism
Theories include alteration of bile acid metabolism, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, effects on intestinal motility and interference by metformin on vitamin B12-intrinsic factor absorption in the terminal ileum
During injury states, the peptide helps regulate the inflammatory response, reducing the overproduction of pro-inflammatory cytokines that can perpetuate pain and tissue damage
For patients whose deficiency is severe or accompanied by broader nutritional gaps, an IV infusion may offer advantages that a single-nutrient shot cannot match
Touching non-sterile surfaces mid-injection introduces contamination
Consequently, labs extend shelf life and preserve sterility