Lipotropic B12 injections add vitamin B12, a nutrient that plays an important role in red blood cell formation, nervous system function, and DNA synthesis
Used by many of our weight loss patients as a between-IV booster on a GLP-1 protocol
According to the NICE Clinical Knowledge Summary (CKS) and the British National Formulary (BNF) , the standard treatment for B12 deficiency without neurological symptoms involves: Hydroxocobalamin 1 mg intramuscularly three times weekly for two weeks Followed by maintenance doses of 1 mg every three months For patients with neurological symptoms (such as paraesthesia, numbness, cognitive changes, or gait disturbances), more intensive treatment is required: Hydroxocobalamin 1 mg intramuscularly on alternate days until no further improvement occurs Followed by 1 mg every two months for maintenance Pernicious anaemia , an autoimmune condition where the body cannot produce intrinsic factor, requires lifelong treatment
A deficiency can affect the nervous system and cause sensations such as numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or legs
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