Recap & Final Thoughts Vitamin B12 deficiency is very common and easily misdiagnosed
Low vitamin B12 but not folate is associated with incident depressive symptoms in community-dwelling older adults: a 4 year longitudinal study
Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, is a water-soluble vitamin critical to several body functions, such as energy production, nerve function, and red blood cell formation
Off-label prescribing is legal and common, but patients should understand they are using medications outside their approved indications
This is because hypokalemia and thrombocytosis could occur due to the increase in erythrocyte metabolism following vitamin B12 therapy
For those dealing with nerve issues like numbness or tingling, B12 injections can help ease those discomforts