People Who Have Had Gastric Surgery Gastric bypass surgery (like Roux-en-Y), sleeve gastrectomy, or other bariatric procedures significantly reduce the stomachs ability to produce intrinsic factor a protein required to absorb B12 in the small intestine
Vitamin B12 injections are available at drug stores and through Hone
The lipotropic substances included in these injections, like methionine, inositol, and choline, are also generally safe when used in appropriate doses
Its most significant and well-understood roles are: Collagen synthesis: Vitamin C is an essential co-factor for the enzymes prolyl hydroxylase and lysyl hydroxylase, which are required to stabilise the triple-helix structure of collagen fibres
Side effects are usually minor, but if your ankles start to swell or you have an allergic reaction or trouble breathing, call your doctor
Mood Regulation: B12 influences brain chemistry in ways that stabilize mood and reduce irritability