Yes, they are both used by people trying to optimize their health, but they act on entirely different systems for entirely different reasons
Serum B12: The First-Line Test The standard test for vitamin B12 status in Australia is serum B12, sometimes called serum cobalamin or total B12
Proper technique ensures the active ingredient is fully dissolved and evenly distributed
Also, be sure to tell your doctor that you use nitrous oxide
How to take it: Tablets, swallow with water, after food Sublingual tablets, place under the tongue, let it dissolve Injection, given by a doctor or nurse, usually in muscle (intramuscular) Never self-inject without proper medical guidance When to take it: Morning is generally preferred Taking it with food helps reduce any mild nausea Try to take it at the same time every day for consistency Dosage guidelines (general reference): Mild deficiency, 500 to 1000 mcg orally per day Severe deficiency, 1000 to 1500 mcg via injection, daily or alternate days initially Maintenance dose, 1000 mcg monthly injection in many cases What Research Says: According to NIH clinical data, initial treatment for severe B12 deficiency often involves daily injections for 1-2 weeks, followed by weekly, then monthly doses
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