Other Uses Compounded methylcobalamin injections and other forms of vitamin B12 injections like hydroxocobalamin and cyanocobalamin may also be prescribed for those with pernicious anemia, diabetes, neuropathy, heart disease, circadian rhythm sleep disorders, memory loss, depression, fatigue, AIDS, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Lyme disease, osteoporosis, tendonitis, psychiatric disorders, Alzheimers disease, liver and kidney disease, and asthma
Of course, there are certain situations where you should talk to your doctor about the possibility of needing more vitamin B12if you are vegan (meaning you dont eat animal products), are over 60, or have a condition or take a medication that could deplete your B12 levels, leading to a variety of symptoms (see below)
In vivo , 5-amino-1MQ-treated mice had significantly reduced body weights, white adipose masses, and adipocyte sizes
Vitamin B12 should be supplemented in vegetarians who do not get adequate amounts of B12 from diet or patients consuming a low calorie/low protein diet