B12 plays a key role in several processes like producing red blood cells, converting food into energy, and producing nerves
Your provider will likely recommend a loading phaseseveral weeks of frequent injectionsfollowed by a maintenance schedule based on your lab results and how you feel
(3) Sun WD, Zhu XJ, Li JJ, Mei YZ, Li WS, Li JH
[2] However, elevated MMA is not conclusive, as it is seen in people with B 12 deficiency, but also in elderly people who have renal insufficiency, [28] and elevated homocysteine is not conclusive, as it is also seen in people with folate deficiency
Most people feel a noticeable energy boost within 24 to 72 hours, especially if they were deficient
Early treatment is essential as delayed therapy can result in incomplete recovery or permanent damage