Heres why thats problematic: Its synthetic Contains a cyanide molecule (yes, really albeit a tiny amount) that your liver has to process out Your body cant use it directly Must be converted to methylcobalamin first, which many people do poorly Often doesnt help Especially if you have common genetic variants like MTHFR Why Methylcobalamin (mB12) is Different This is the form your body: Naturally uses for nerve function Needs for DNA synthesis Uses to make neurotransmitters When we give it via injection (the most effective delivery method), it bypasses gut absorption issues and goes straight to work
Additionally, use of bacteriostatic water is contraindicated in any patient with a known hypersensitivity to benzyl alcohol, as it could provoke an allergic reaction in such individuals
However, the risk of bone fractures may be increased by supplements containing 25 mcg or more daily, according to some research
If youre not sure whether any treatments youve had could affect your pregnancy, mention it at your next antenatal visit
"But in my case I believe it does prove it, as I said my b12 does become depleted
Injectable methylcobalamin dosing Injectable b12 provides the most reliable absorption