For Genetic B12 Malabsorption Some genetic conditions cause the digestive system to be unable to break down the vitamin B12 in the body
When ingested in this form, when they reach the digestive tract, they absorb water and are rehydrated, regaining their vesicle form
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This is why Vitamin B12 therapy can be so helpful: By getting an intramuscular injection of B12, you can bypass the GI tract and allow for up to 100% absorption into the body and straight into your cells
Clinically, the two are used to treat a number of metabolic disorders, including: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease Neurodegenerative disorders Mitochondrial myopathy Age-induced diabetes Diabetic neuropathy Cancer Neurodegenerative disorders Each of the two nutrients brings its own magic to the table, with specific mechanisms of action that are vital to human health