Other groups who may benefit include: Patients following gastric surgery (gastrectomy, bariatric procedures) where intrinsic factor production or absorption sites are compromised Individuals with malabsorption disorders such as Crohn's disease, coeliac disease, or chronic pancreatitis Strict vegans and vegetarians with dietary insufficiency, though oral supplementation is usually tried first Elderly patients with atrophic gastritis or reduced gastric acid production Patients on long-term metformin or proton pump inhibitors, which can impair B12 absorption [6] [8] Individuals with nitrous oxide exposure (recreational or medical), which can cause functional B12 deficiency Diagnosis typically involves serum B12 measurement, with levels below approximately 148 pmol/L (though thresholds vary between laboratories) generally indicating deficiency
Moreover, its injectable form provides high bioavailability and a clear target, offering advantages over traditional preparations
Those with chronic stress or poor lifestyle habits
Feeling constantly drained, foggy, or just not yourself
A provider can determine whether a peptide is suitable for you in the first place, what monitoring is needed, and how to adjust over time
Before treatment, clients often experience low energy, difficulty losing weight, or sluggish metabolism