Problems with B12 deficiency A lack of B12 in your body affects several nervous system and red blood cell functions, which can lead to things like: Anemia: causes fewer red blood cells to move from your bone marrow Birth problems: increases risk of pregnancy loss and neural tube defects Osteoporosis: leads to poor bone health and fracture risk Macular degeneration: progression of age-related macular degeneration Memory loss: the onset of early-stage dementia is greater The advantages of B12 injections The decision to get a B12 shot instead of a supplement depends on factors such as your level of vitamin deficiency, the presence of symptoms, and how your need changes over time
This novel tool, termed the Spearmans-Pearsons Decider, which expedited the processes needed to decide between a parametric or non-parametric analysis, is freely available at GitHub ( script and ReadMe in Supplementary Materials Scripts .zip file under Spearmans_Pearsons_Decider and ReadMe for Spearmans_Pearsons_Decider, respectively)
B12 shots are considered safe for most individuals
This is particularly advantageous for individuals who may not obtain sufficient vitamin B12 through their regular diet
Here is who really needs them, at what frequency, and how we approach them at CoLaz
