At LivHospital, we know how vital Vitamin B12 is for our brains and for making red blood cells
More specialised tests such as active B12 (holotranscobalamin) or methylmalonic acid may be available through specialist referral, though availability varies across the UK
The active ingredient in Ozempic is semaglutide , which belongs to a class of drugs called glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, often referred to as GLP-1 RAs or simply GLP-1s. Ozempic comes as a liquid solution in prefilled pens for injection under your skin
B12 may help you feel better during treatment, but only when your levels are low or falling
A deficiency can occur for several reasons, such as pernicious anemia (a condition where the body cannot absorb vitamin B12 from the diet), certain medical conditions (e.g., Crohn's disease, celiac disease), surgical removal of part of the stomach or intestine, or strict vegetarian/vegan diets if not adequately supplemented