Absorbing enough through ingestion alone is dubious as our digestive process can be impacted by so many factors, from other nutrients consumed, to stress levels, and more
They develop gradually over time and may include: Hair loss Premature hair graying Mouth ulcers Breathlessness Pale yellow skin Disturbed vision Numbness, tingling, or pricking in the hands, feet, or legs Difficulty walking and moving around Irritability Depression Poor memory and low cognition Muscle weakness Fatigue (2) Miriam Diaz-Gilbert, a blogger, had a debilitating encounter with vitamin B12 deficiency
This injection can be given every 2 weeks, or more frequently with a doctors order
For short trips, reconstituted peptide can be kept at room temperature for up to 72 hours without significant degradation, though refrigeration is always preferred
Avoid freezing, as freeze-thaw cycles degrade the peptide
The research was supported by the Medical Research Council and Wellcome, with additional support from the National Institute for Health and Care Research Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre