8 A case-control study that compared 25,956 patients who had vitamin B 12 deficiency with 184,199 control patients found a significantly increased risk of vitamin B 12 deficiency in patients who had taken proton pump inhibitors (odds ratio = 1.65) or histamine H 2 blockers (odds ratio = 1.25) for at least two years
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Additionally, B12 shots/ jabs have been associated with improved mood and reduced symptoms of depression, highlighting their influence on mental health
Are there risks or side effects
Conditions like celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, gastric surgeries, or chronic use of certain medications can reduce absorption from food and pills. If you have ongoing digestive issues, your provider may recommend a combination of gutsupporting strategiessuch as probiotics, a balanced diet, or targeted therapiesalong with B12, often using injections to bypass the digestive tract altogether