According to the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, B12 plays a key role in: Making red blood cells and preventing megaloblastic anemia Maintaining healthy nerve function and the myelin sheath that protects nerves DNA synthesis Supporting brain function and preventing cognitive decline Converting food into energy (cellular metabolism) Because B12 is found almost exclusively in animal products meat, fish, dairy, and eggs certain groups of people are at much higher risk of deficiency than others
Originally developed as an anti-obesity drug candidate in the late 1990s, it has since found research applications in both metabolic studies and cartilage repair investigations
Madison Park Pharmacy is happy to offer Vitamin B12 injections right in the pharmacy
On top of that, we know that only a small percentage of vitamin B12 taken orally is actually absorbed
Paulos CM, Turk MJ, Breur GJ, Low PS
However, scientific studies specifically linking B12 injections to hangover relief are limited, so individual experiences may vary