Continue watching as Emily Kauffeld, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, NP-C, a nurse practitioner in the Wellness Center, discusses the benefits and process of recieving Vitamin B12 shots
Nevertheless, use of metformin may decrease vitamin B 12 status: a meta-analysis of four short-term intervention trials (up to 4 months duration) in patients with type 2 diabetes found that metformin use decreased serum cobalamin concentrations by 57 pmol/L, which could have clinical implications if such patients have suboptimal vitamin B 12 status (146)
Omega-3 fatty acids (2-4g daily) support cardiovascular health during metabolic changes and may enhance insulin sensitivity
Energy tends to respond first, mood and focus follow within a week or so, and the longer-term, structural benefits build quietly over months
But full correction of deficiency symptoms usually takes 4-8 weeks minimum