A member asked:

I came down with a virus - headaches & nausea + very weak. saw my doctor today and he gave me a vitamin b12 injection. curious as to why? (i do feel better now)

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Dr. Richard Roberts answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Boosts metabolism: we have known for decades that people feel more energetic after an injection of B12, but many doctors have pooh-poohed it. We are finally discovering how B12 helps boost energy production by the mitochondria, and is a vital treatment for mitochondrial disease.The immune system fighting off a virus requires a huge amount of energy and a B12 injection of 1000 units most frequently helps. It is safe.

Answered 6/19/2015

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