Compounders have not shared any data on the new molecule produced from the interaction of tirzepatide and vitamin B12, so we dont know what its safety profile is or whether it could affect how well the medication works, Moreno says
Testing before supplementing The most logical approach involves testing b12 status before adding supplementation
Here, we summarize that activation of GLP-1 receptor (GLP-1R) suppresses food intake and induces postsynaptic depolarization of membrane potential and/or presynaptic modulation of glutamatergic or GABAergic neurotransmission in brain nuclei located within the medulla oblongata, pons, mesencephalon, diencephalon, and telencephalon
Route: Oral (arginine salt form preferred) Dose: 0.5 to 1 mg daily Timing: On empty stomach for best absorption Duration: 4 to 8 weeks typical Expected timeline: 1 to 2 weeks for initial improvements User reports describe improvements in bloating, digestive discomfort, and bowel regularity within one to two weeks, with full therapeutic benefit emerging over four to six weeks
doi:10.4253/wjh.v12.i5.184 Knezevic M, Gojkovic S, Krezic I, et al