What you should know
Monitor for the desired therapeutic response to vitamin B12
According to the NICE Clinical Knowledge Summary (CKS) and the British National Formulary (BNF) , the standard treatment for B12 deficiency without neurological symptoms involves: Hydroxocobalamin 1 mg intramuscularly three times weekly for two weeks Followed by maintenance doses of 1 mg every three months For patients with neurological symptoms (such as paraesthesia, numbness, cognitive changes, or gait disturbances), more intensive treatment is required: Hydroxocobalamin 1 mg intramuscularly on alternate days until no further improvement occurs Followed by 1 mg every two months for maintenance Pernicious anaemia , an autoimmune condition where the body cannot produce intrinsic factor, requires lifelong treatment
Oral vitamin B12 replacement: an effective treatment for vitamin B12 deficiency after total gastrectomy in gastric cancer patients
Are B12 shots effective for those with low vitamin B12 levels due to diet or medical conditions
For competitive athletes, IGF-1 and its analogs, including LR3, are banned at all times, in and out of competition, under Section S2 of WADA's Prohibited List (Peptide Hormones, Growth Factors, Related Substances and Mimetics)