Our bodies do not produce vitamin B12 so we rely on getting it in our food
Signs and Symptoms of Nutrient Deficiencies That May Cause Anxiety Characteristic physical and emotional symptoms often accompany symptoms of anxiety caused by nutrient deficiency
By dosage, the mean changes were: 500 mcg: 127% 750 mcg: 176% (single study) 1,000 mcg: 280% 1,500 mcg: 310% 2000 mcg: 260% 5,000 mcg: 62% While 1,500 mcg of vitamin B12 showed the highest average increase, the effect plateaued or declined at higher doses, suggesting a possible saturation of absorption pathways
When administered intravenously or through injection, the Vitamin B12 is not subject to gut absorption and the entire dosage administered is available to the body for use
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