Pinching the skin creates a fold that ensures subcutaneous rather than intramuscular injection
Vitamin B12 deficiency If left untreated, vitamin B deficiency can harm your brain and nervous system, leading to issues such as: Incontinence (not being able to control your pee or poop) Nerve issues, such as numbness, weakness, or nerve pain Erectile dysfunction (not being able to get an erect penis) Paralysis (not being able to move your body) Memory loss Paranoia (feeling like others are trying to hurt you) If you dont have symptoms but are at risk of low B12 levels, your doctor might also want you to have regular tests
So far, no Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) has been established for B12
Although low serum B12 levels have been associated with increased bone turnover and fracture risk (9) , long-term B12 and folic acid supplementation did not improve bone mineral density (38) , or reduce osteoporotic fracture incidence in elderly individuals with elevated plasma homocysteine levels (39)
You should consult your GP for a formal diagnosis, which may require a different treatment plan as per NHS guidelines
From there, it is rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream and made available to the bodys cells
