Intramuscular (IM) B12 injections using hydroxocobalamin, the preferred licensed form in the UK are recommended when: Oral supplementation has failed to correct a documented deficiency The patient has difficulty adhering to daily oral regimens Serum B12 levels remain persistently low despite adequate oral dosing There is clinical evidence of neurological or haematological complications In line with BNF guidance, the standard IM regimen for confirmed deficiency without neurological involvement is a loading course of 1 mg hydroxocobalamin on alternate days for two weeks , followed by maintenance of 1 mg every three months
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Recommendations are individualized based on medical history, current medications, wellness goals, and clinical appropriateness
A large percentage of adults are deficient without knowing it, particularly in people who spend most of their time indoors
For recreational athletes and those not subject to drug testing, REGEN provides significant recovery benefits
That means, even if the diet is rich in cobalamin, the body does not absorb excess amounts into the bloodstream
