Research shows that individuals who do not receive enough vitamin B12 have a much higher chance of becoming obese
When B12 levels are low, it can have a direct impact on your metabolism, making it harder for your body to use or burn calories which in turn makes it harder to lose weight and keep it off
It remains in Phase 3 clinical trials with approval expected in 2026-2027
Long term prescription of medications such as the following are likely to increase the cause of, or exacerbate the risk of B12 deficiency - the proton pump inhibitors (esomeprazole, lansoprazole, omeprazole, pantoprazole, rabeprazole), famotidine, ranitidine, metformin, glibenclamide, gliclazide, glimepiride, glipizide, sodium valproate, gabapentin, doxycycline, some oral contraceptives
Self-Administration Techniques and Safety Doing vitamin B12 injections yourself can be easy
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