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Are there any other conditions b12 could treat other than a b12 deficiency? since getting shots, 95% of my neurologic and nerve-related symptoms gon
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Not A Panacea: It will only definitely treat something that results from its deficiency, like many problems of nerves. But it is used in just about every cell in the body as a cofactor and may indirectly affect a lot of metabolic processes. It's been touted for problems from restless legs to a cream for eczema and a sublingual pill for canker sores. I'll bet they come up with a B12 enema soon.
Answered 9/17/2014
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