B12 shots can be especially helpful if you are older, do not eat animal products, have conditions that impact nutrient absorption, or take medications that interfere with nutrient absorption
Digestive Problems: Increased risk of stomach cancer and gastric polyps
Common themes include rapid onset of anti-inflammatory effects (often within days), gradual improvement in function over weeks, and best results when combined with appropriate physical therapy and lifestyle modifications
B12 is needed for all brain and nervous system activity, energy production, formation of blood, cell metabolism, DNA synthesis, fatty acid synthesis, and homocysteine metabolism
In many patients, these cells remain "primed," releasing cytokines (IL-1, TNF-) indefinitely