Before recommending any treatment, including B12 injections, we conduct comprehensive assessments to identify the true cause of your fatigue
It is converted to coenzyme B12 in the body and in this form facilitates the conversion of homocysteine to methionine (methylcobalamin) and plays an important role in converting methylmalonyl-coenzyme A to succinyl-Co-A (fatty acid and amino acid metabolism)
However, they come with their set of challenges, and needle-averse patients often yearn for an alternative
Because of B12s multiple functions within the body, supplementation can lead to many benefits
The injection has proven effective in treating B12 deficiency
This includes confirmed low serum vitamin B12 levels, pernicious anaemia, malabsorption states such as coeliac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, or post-gastric or bariatric surgery, unexplained anaemia, neuropathy or neurological symptoms consistent with vitamin B12 deficiency, a long-term vegan diet with symptoms or low levels, or failure of oral vitamin B12 supplementation