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What is the best form of taking b12 supplement cyanocobalamin or methylcobalamin that you recommend to your patients and why. thanks.

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See below: Best efficacy and assurance of bodily incorporation occurs when injected once monthly. Some pts do well with sublingual prep, and some even absorb oral meds. Would urge you make certain that you do indeed suffer a vitamin b-12 deficiency prior to getting an aggressive solution.

Answered 4/10/2015

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