B12 injections are needed when the gut cannot absorb dietary B12 properly, or when oral B12 alone is not enough to correct the deficiency
High B12 blood serum levels can often mean: The body is having trouble converting, transporting and absorbing vitamin B12 into the cells where it's needed for intracellular and downstream processes The vitamin B12 in your serum is inactive and not able to be utilized You could also have contributing deficiencies in iodine, selenium, molybdenum, and/or B21 And it can also mean that youre getting a form of B12 in your diet (or vitamins) that is not converting well in your body for absorption (likely cyanocobalamin) Ironically, this is called a paradoxical B12 deficiency
It may also influence serotonin and GABA pathways, both important for sleep regulation
At Joi+ Blokes, we take a holistic, preventative approach to care, which means many advanced treatments and lab tests are not typically covered by insurance
Research applications include investigation of chemotherapy-induced senescence and its role in administration resistance and tumor recurrence
Injections contain a carefully measured amount of vitamin B12, so the dose is always accurate