They act as signalling molecules that send messages between cells and tissues to perform specific biological functions such as hormone release, tissue repair, fat metabolism, and muscle growth
A Changing Landscape for B12 Testing Pernicious Anaemia Society The application and interpretation of laboratory biomarkers for the evaluation of vitamin B12 status Dominic J Harrington, Emma Stevenson, Agata Sobczyska-Malefora, 2025 According to the UK NSC, while B12 deficiency can have serious consequences, it might not be prevalent enough in the general pregnant population to warrant universal screening
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Weight regulation : In mouse studies, systemic administration produced a progressive reduction in body weight and up to a ~35% decrease in white adipose tissue mass
There is no evidence that doses above 500mcg produce proportionally better results, and clinical trials using 1mg daily did not dramatically outperform lower doses