Women taking oral contraceptives may have decreased serum B 12 levels in the absence of clinical deficiency (due to decreases in the B 12 carrier protein, haptocorrin)
The safest reconstitution method involves: (1) Using sterile technique (clean workspace, alcohol swabs, sterile syringes), (2) Using bacteriostatic water for injectionnever tap water, distilled water, or saline, (3) Allowing peptide vials to equilibrate to room temperature before reconstituting, (4) Injecting bacteriostatic water slowly down the vial wall rather than directly onto the powder, (5) Avoiding shaking or vigorous agitation, and (6) Storing reconstituted peptides refrigerated (2-8C) and protected from light
If an underlying condition is responsible (liver disease, kidney disease, myeloproliferative disorder, or cancer), treating the underlying condition is the priority
Recommended amount (mcg): Adults (18 years +) 2.4 During pregnancy (Any age) 2.6 When breastfeeding (Any age) 2.8 Vitamin B12 is a vitamin found naturally in a wide variety of animal foods, and manufacturers add it to some fortified foods
For partial rotator cuff tears, both have merit
