Regular doses of Vitamin B12 are recommended to see the best results as our bodies do not store this vitamin for very long
These supplements can be particularly helpful among people who are prone to low iron levels, especially if theyre unable to maintain a good iron status through diet alone, including ( pregnant people infants and young children people experiencing heavy periods frequent blood donors people with cancer people with gastrointestinal disorders, such as celiac disease, ulcerative colitis, or Crohns disease those who have undergone gastric surgery people with heart failure those taking iron-depleting medications, such as those used to reduce stomach acid people regularly partaking in heavy exercise those following a vegetarian or vegan diet people with blood disorders, such as thalassemia or sickle cell anemia people with alcoholism Its important to note that taking iron supplements when theyre unnecessary could harm your health, partially because they typically contain high doses of iron, which can cause digestive issues and reduce the absorption of other nutrients in your gut ( Taking these supplements unnecessarily may also cause cell damage, and in severe cases, result in organ failure, coma, or death
The study showed that the administration of 10.000 ugr of hydroxocobalamin nasal drops twice weekly was associated with a significant increase in vitamin B12 serum levels over the course of 3 months, starting from a median of 328 pmol/l (range 244429) to 973 pmol/l (range 4731,476)
A recent review has documented this synergy (McGuire et al., Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med 2025)
During the visit, the physician notices the patient is due for a Depo shot
One is a class action lawsuit from patients who experienced thrombosis after receiving the shot, and another is from a woman who was a clinical trial participant in the US
