Questions and Answers: Benzyl Alcohol in the Context of Revision of the Guideline on Excipients in the Label and Package Leaflet of Medicinal Products for Human Use
[16] [121] Investigations into the intestinal absorption of B 12 confirm that the upper limit of absorption per single oral dose is about 1.5 g, with 50% efficiency
This process involves a breakdown of the cell membrane, leading to cell swelling, rupture of organelles, and the spilling of cellular contents into the surrounding space, which in turn sparks an inflammatory response in nearby tissues
Severe reactions mostly occur with injectable forms of vitamin B12 rather than daily oral supplements
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