before you give a b12 injection questionaire Vitamin Screen Cobalamin (vitamin B12) and Folate

Contact your GP for B12 testing if you have: Symptoms suggesting deficiency (persistent fatigue, pins and needles, memory problems, glossitis) Risk factors for deficiency (vegan diet, gastric surgery, long-term metformin or proton pump inhibitor use) [1] [4] Concerns about whether your current supplementation dose is appropriate Underlying conditions affecting B12 metabolism (kidney disease, liver disease) Unexplained high B12 levels on a blood test when not taking supplements Routine monitoring is essential for patients receiving therapeutic B12 injections

Sometimes, due to various factors, our body might not get enough of this vital nutrient

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