These may include pregnancy testing, complete blood count to assess for anemia, thyroid function tests (as thyroid disorders commonly affect menstrual cycles), and reproductive hormone panels measuring FSH, LH, estradiol, and prolactin levels
Proteins were visualized using the Supersignal West Pico Chemiluminescent Substrate system (Pierce, Fenton, Mo.) and molecular weights determined by comparison to protein ladders (BenchMark, Invitrogen, and Kaleidoscope, BioRad)
(John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2002)
Recognizing the signs, from persistent fatigue and brain fog to mood changes and tingling, is the first step, and a simple blood test can confirm whether B12 is the cause
To maintain its effectiveness, B12 needs to be kept in a cool, dry place, far away from direct sunlight
Some doctors even use B12 to treat psoriasis and eczema