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2009;89(2):693S6S

The published research on oral B12 bioavailability consistently shows around 1% absorption meaning of a 1000mcg oral dose, only about 10mcg actually reaches your cells

Providers might choose methylcobalamin first when neurologic or cognitive symptoms are presenteven when standard lab values dont appear drastically low

When levels are too low, DNA can be copied incorrectly, leading to mutations that, over many years, may increase the risk of certain cancers, particularly colon cancer
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The most common and safest sites for injecting Vitamin B12 include: Intramuscular Injection Sites: The upper outer quadrant of the buttock (gluteus), the mid-thigh (vastus lateralis), or the upper arm (deltoid muscle)
