Doing this will help to increase trust in healthcare professionals and will therefore improve patient safety. Professor Azeem Majeed, professor of public health and primary care at Imperial College London said: Many patients complain about issues such as access to GP services and booking appointments
People with dietary restrictions, such as vegans and vegetarians, who may not get sufficient B12 from their diet, or those with absorption issues, like those with pernicious anemia or gastrointestinal disorders, also often qualify
Anyone can develop a vitamin B12 deficiency
Patients with these risk factors should discuss screening and supplementation strategies with their GP, particularly if experiencing symptoms such as fatigue, paraesthesia, glossitis, or cognitive changes suggestive of deficiency
The most commonly reported side effects are mild and transient, including injection site reactions (redness, slight swelling, or tenderness), mild headaches during the initial days of use, and occasional dizziness or lightheadedness, particularly when starting the peptide
However, the evidence is not definitive