Heres what we recommend for elderly patients: Start with 1000 mcg of vitamin B12 weekly for 4-6 weeks Then, give 1000 mcg every 1-3 months, depending on how theyre doing Keep an eye on their vitamin B12 levels, blood counts, and brain function A study in the Journal of Gerontology stressed the need for B12 in older adults
They are typically injected into a muscle
Severe injection site reactions : Mild soreness is normal, but increasing pain, significant swelling, or signs of infection (redness, warmth, discharge) require medical review
That said, signs or symptoms that you may be low in vitamin B12 include: fatigue pale skin headaches symptoms of depression stomach issues difficulty focusing or concentrating pain or inflammation in the mouth or on the tongue burning or pins and needles feeling in your hands or feet muscle cramps vision changes Learn more: Signs and symptoms of B12 deficiency
Collagen and Elastin Synthesis The most documented skin benefit of GHK-Cu is its effect on collagen production