The NHS provides resources on maintaining adequate B12 intake for those following plant-based diets, emphasising the importance of fortified foods such as breakfast cereals, plant-based milk alternatives, and yeast extract products commonly available in the UK
[16] [121] Upon leaving the stomach the hydrochloric acid of the chyme is neutralized in the duodenum by bicarbonate, [122] and pancreatic proteases release the vitamin from HC, making it available to be bound by IF, which is a protein secreted by gastric parietal cells in response to the presence of food in the stomach
Injections of B12 are useful in such cases
The problem is that most resources either dismiss side effects entirely or exaggerate them into something terrifying
For individuals who struggle with excessive hunger or disordered eating patterns, GLP-1 agonists may be more appropriate
Frequently Asked Questions About B12 Injections Q: Are B12 injections safe