These include: pernicious anaemia where your immune system attacks healthy cells in your stomach, preventing your body from absorbing vitamin B12 from the food you eat
[51] Diagnosis [edit] According to one review: "At present, no 'gold standard' test exists for the diagnosis of vitamin B 12 deficiency and as a consequence the diagnosis requires consideration of both the clinical state of the patient and the results of investigations." [52] The vitamin deficiency is typically suspected when a routine complete blood count shows anemia with an elevated mean corpuscular volume (MCV)
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Ive been self -injecting for 9 years , and Ive never used an out of date ampoule
Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient which is required by the body to make red blood cells and maintain a healthy nervous system
Many patients come weekly, especially while actively working toward their goals, since the shot is quick and easy to repeat
