FDA approval is expected in Q4 2026
Risk factors that should prompt consideration of B12 deficiency include advancing age (reduced stomach acid production), strict vegan or vegetarian diets, pernicious anaemia, gastrointestinal surgery (particularly gastric bypass or ileal resection), long-term use of certain medications (metformin, proton pump inhibitors, H2-receptor antagonists), nitrous oxide exposure (including recreational use), and conditions affecting the gut such as Crohn's disease or coeliac disease
Peptides can be a useful tool as part of a physician-designed plan, and many patients value that they are working with signaling molecules the body already recognizes
Vitamin B12 The primary compound used in these injections is vitamin B12, a water-soluble vitamin necessary for the production of red blood cells, brain activity, and DNA synthesis