(The Demographics) Based on NPR investigation and online communities: Athletes (professional and amateur) Faster injury recovery Performance edge Willing to risk ban Biohackers and longevity seekers Anti-aging obsession "Optimize everything" mentality Follow influencers blindly Bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts Muscle growth Fat loss Recovery between workouts People with chronic injuries Desperate for healing Failed conventional treatments Willing to try experimental options Gut health patients IBS, Crohn's, ulcerative colitis Leaky gut No FDA-approved options work Common thread: Desperation or optimization obsession, combined with aggressive online marketing
[41] : 975 Children diagnosed with low serum B 12 can be treated with intramuscular injections, then transitioned to an oral dietary supplement
Alcohol can increase the risk of hypoglycemia, particularly in patients with diabetes who are also taking insulin or sulfonylureas in combination with semaglutide
Researchers should track not just bone-specific markers but also overall health indicators
Groups at higher risk of deficiency include older adults (due to reduced stomach acid production), people following vegan or strict vegetarian diets (as B12 is naturally found almost exclusively in animal products), individuals with pernicious anaemia or other malabsorption conditions, those taking certain medications such as metformin or proton pump inhibitors long-term, and people with significant nitrous oxide exposure (including recreational use), which can inactivate B12 in the body