Only an estimated 1%2% of oral B12 can be passively absorbed and therefore, high dosages of oral B12 are required to provide therapeutic benefit in cases where the receptor-mediated process malfunctions (Withey et al., 1963)
I have watched many peptide clinics blur this line, citing off-label prescribing principles when discussing products that have never been approved for any use
These may include: Knee Osteoarthritis Often considered for mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis when pain and stiffness continue despite physiotherapy, medication or lifestyle changes
The recommended daily intake (RDI) of vitamin B12 varies depending on age and specific conditions: Adults: 2.4 micrograms (mcg) Pregnant women: 2.6 mcg Breastfeeding women: 2.8 mcg For those with a diagnosed vitamin B12 deficiency, higher doses may be prescribed: Initial treatment: 1,000 mcg intramuscularly once a week for four weeks Maintenance: 1,000 mcg intramuscularly once a month Is It Possible to Overdose on Vitamin B12
Everyone is different, and what your body needs will be different from what works for someone else Your body can't store vitamin B12, so a vitamin B12 injection can be repeated once a week, and it's important to have repeat injections to ensure your body is functioning at its optimum level and receiving the vitamin B12 it needs to remain focused and healthy Some practitioners might recommend B-12 shots up to two times per week for energy and fat metabolism, or in combination with a MIC (Lipo) injection