For those over 50, getting most of their Vitamin B12 from supplements and fortified foods is key
This allows for higher circulating levels of B12, which may support nerve repair and neurological function
Examples can include: Iron infusions High-dose vitamin C More aggressive nutrient protocols in people with complex conditions For these kinds of IV therapies, baseline and follow-up labs are often part of standard practice because they help the team individualize dosing and watch for side effects over time
Large human trials and better active surveillance would help answer these questions
These injections are not included in NICE guidelines for weight management, which instead emphasise evidence-based interventions including dietary modification, increased physical activity, behavioural therapy, and in appropriate cases, pharmacological treatments (such as orlistat or semaglutide) or bariatric surgery
Headache represents another occasionally reported effect, potentially related to the peptide's vasodilatory properties
