Discuss the benefits and risks with your healthcare provider to determine the best screening schedule, as not all prostate cancers require immediate treatment
In turn, this may contribute to the development of depression by increasing oxidative stress, DNA damage, and cell death in the body ( A 2020 study with 132 children and teens, 89 with and 43 without depression, found that the participants with depression had lower B12 levels and higher levels of homocysteine compared with those without depression ( In addition to depressive symptoms, low or deficient B12 levels may lead to other mental conditions, including psychosis and mood disorders ( Because a deficiency in B12 negatively impacts the central nervous system, people with low or deficient B12 levels may feel foggy-headed and have difficulty concentrating and completing tasks ( Fortunately, studies show that mental impairment related to low B12 levels can improve with B12 treatment
Your provider decides the schedule based on your blood tests and symptoms
After your injection, we may ask you to remain in the clinic for a few minutes, especially if this is your first B12 shot, to monitor for any immediate reactions
Typically, patients may require up to 4-6 treatment sessions