The typical patient has a soft-tissue injury that stalled: they completed physical therapy, have no surgical indication, but are still symptomatic at 8 to 12 weeks
This distinction is important because many people assume that if a peptide improves health or recovery, it must also promote fat loss
By making maintenance therapy fit each persons needs, doctors can help keep Vitamin B12 levels high
Cycle 8 weeks Weeks 14 300 mcg once daily Later weeks 500 mcg once daily during weeks 58 Review points Weeks 4 and 8 Evidence label Community standard Cycle 12 weeks Weeks 14 300 mcg once daily Later weeks 500 mcg once daily during weeks 512 Review points Weeks 4, 8, and 12 Evidence label Community standard Cycle 16 weeks Weeks 14 300 mcg once daily Later weeks 500 mcg once daily during weeks 516 Review points Every 4 weeks Evidence label Community standard No controlled human study has tested these subcutaneous schedules
Individuals at risk of vitamin B12 deficiency include older adults, people with gastrointestinal disorders, those who have had gastrointestinal surgeries, individuals on a strict vegan diet, individuals who take metformin for blood sugar control, and people taking proton pump inhibitors for chronic heartburn