Thats because it can bind to a wide variety of drugs, reducing their effects ( This substance may be used to treat overdoses from both prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications like aspirin, acetaminophen, and sedatives ( Studies show that ingesting 50100 grams of activated charcoal within 5 minutes of taking a drug may reduce an adults ability to absorb that drug by up to 74% ( Activated charcoal is said to be most beneficial when taken within the first hour after an overdose or poisoning
That should be the other way round, of course: injections are the Gold standard in treating symptomatic B12 deficiency, oral medication is not
It doesn't just neutralize free radicals on its own
Vitamin B12 is crucial for several physiological processes, including: Red blood cell formation deficiency leads to megaloblastic anaemia, characterised by large, immature red blood cells Neurological function B12 is required for myelin synthesis and nerve health DNA synthesis essential for cell division and growth Without adequate B12, patients may develop symptoms such as fatigue, pallor, shortness of breath, glossitis (sore tongue), paraesthesia (pins and needles), and in severe cases, neurological complications including peripheral neuropathy, ataxia, and cognitive impairment