The usual approach includes a loading dose followed by regular maintenance therapy
A 2019 randomized controlled trial of lipotropic injections (methionine, inositol, choline, B12) versus saline placebo in 120 participants on ad libitum diets found 0.8 kg (1.76 pounds) difference at 12 weeks, not statistically significant (p=0.18) (Karbalay-Doust et al., Journal of Research in Medical Sciences , 2019)
Vitamin B12 deficiency If left untreated, vitamin B deficiency can harm your brain and nervous system, leading to issues such as: Incontinence (not being able to control your pee or poop) Nerve issues, such as numbness, weakness, or nerve pain Erectile dysfunction (not being able to get an erect penis) Paralysis (not being able to move your body) Memory loss Paranoia (feeling like others are trying to hurt you) If you dont have symptoms but are at risk of low B12 levels, your doctor might also want you to have regular tests
One is multi-use safety, whereas the other is pure single-use