Address underlying health conditions: Addressing underlying health conditions that can affect B12 absorption and metabolism, such as gastrointestinal disorders or liver disease, can help enhance the effectiveness of B12 injections
A: A comprehensive evaluation including symptom assessment and blood testing determines your B12 status and identifies any absorption issues
B12 shots can alleviate symptoms of deficiency, including memory loss and difficulty concentrating
That plan may also include strengthening work, activity modification, weight management where appropriate, pain relief, bracing or other injection treatments
While the etiology of NTD is multifactorial, some studies have found that blood concentrations of homocysteine or holo-transcobalamin to be lower in NTD-affected infants and mothers compared to non-affected controls (reviewed in 59)