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Tags: Restores Vitamin B12 levels Promotes nerve repair and regeneration Reduces tingling, numbness, and nerve pain Improves energy, memory, and mood Supports RBC formation and anemia correction Usage Information Dosage Usual Dose: 1500 mcg once daily (or as directed) Can be taken with or without food For severe deficiency, injections may be recommended Do not self-medicate follow prescribed dosage Side Effects Mild headache Nausea Rash or allergic reaction (rare) Temporary diarrhea or stomach upset High doses rarely cause acne-like rash Most effects are mild

With an injection, you bypass the digestive system entirely, which means the peptide is delivered directly into the bloodstream, where it can be fully absorbed and utilized by the body without stomach acids or enzymes taking away from its power

The peptides name originates from its connection to naturally occurring protective proteins associated with the digestive system

It's an in-office procedure, typically done 1-3 times over several months

Patients in the study had cardiovascular disease and were already taking a statin drug to keep LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels low

doi: 10.3390/nu11051136