injecting b12 into a vein Treating Severe Vitamin Deficiency B12 Injections for Energy: Benefits

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Some causes of B12 deficiency are: Pernicious Anemia Autoimmune Diseases Leaky Gut Syndrome Ulcerative Colitis, Crohns and Celiac Disease Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) H Pylori Infection Prolonged Usage of Gastric Reflux meds Vegan and Vegetarian diets MTHFR gene mutations Bariatric Surgeries Excessive Alcohol Consumption B12 and the Methylation Cycle: Methylation is a critical process that happens trillions of times in every cell each minute

Age-related changes in gastric function can reduce food-bound B12 absorption whilst synthetic supplement absorption remains adequate

Additionally, check to see if your patient is taking medications that can cause B12 deficiency

The goal is to prevent irreversible nerve damage