Figure 2B courtesy of Naoki Takahashi, MD, Diagnostic Radiology, Mayo Clinic
I am emetophobic (fear of vomiting) and have read up in a few medical websites that a common side effect of B12 injections is nausea and being sick
All types of B vitamins have important roles in producing energy for the body, which is why B12 has been the go-to metabolic booster for the last few decades
Your APRN sets the dose at intake based on your specific GI indication
Understanding how minerals support B12 function is crucial, particularly magnesiums role in cellular energy production and how it protects kidney function during B12 supplementation
Since B12 is found primarily in animal products, including meat, fish, dairy, and eggs, a substantial reduction in food intake can reduce B12 consumption below optimal levels, particularly for patients who were already borderline deficient before starting treatment or whose diets lean toward plant-based foods