Other Uses Compounded methylcobalamin injections and other forms of vitamin B12 injections like hydroxocobalamin and cyanocobalamin may also be prescribed for those with pernicious anemia, diabetes, neuropathy, heart disease, circadian rhythm sleep disorders, memory loss, depression, fatigue, AIDS, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Lyme disease, osteoporosis, tendonitis, psychiatric disorders, Alzheimers disease, liver and kidney disease, and asthma
Common Deficiencies and Health Risks of Vitamin B12 The main cause of vitamin B12 deficiency after bariatric surgery is the reduced ability to absorb vitamin B12
vegetarian or vegan diets) Age-related absorption decline A vitamin B12 injection delivers B12 directly into the body, bypassing the digestive system and allowing faster absorption
B12 is naturally present in animal based foods such as: Chicken and lean red meat Fish and seafood such as oysters, clams, salmon, tuna and catfish Dairy products such as milk, cheese, yoghurt, plus vegan milk substitutes that are fortified Eggs Plus, fortified breakfast cereals