It is worth being clear here: in people with normal B12 levels, injections have not been shown to improve athletic performance or endurance
Although Ive suffered from countless issues, including chronic pain, auto-immunity, and depression, those are the very struggles that have led me to becoming a biochemist, formulation scientist, dietitian, and sports nutritionist who is now thriving
Benefits: Accelerates healing of muscles, tendons, ligaments Reduces inflammation at injury sites Promotes angiogenesis (new blood vessel formation) Protects and heals gut lining (bonus benefit) May improve joint health Reduces chronic pain Common uses: Tendonitis (elbow, shoulder, knee) Muscle tears and strains Ligament injuries Chronic joint pain Post-surgery recovery Gut issues (IBS, leaky gut) Dosing: 250-500mcg twice daily (morning and evening) Subcutaneous injection near injury site preferred Can inject systemically if multiple injuries or general use Timeline: Pain reduction within 1-2 weeks Functional improvement 2-4 weeks Significant healing 4-8 weeks Complete healing varies by injury severity Best for: Active men with nagging injuries, chronic pain, or recovering from surgery
A randomized controlled trial involving 264 patients on cancer treatment were assigned into a placebo, while the other group took 50 mg/day of beta-carotene
Proponents suggest it may support hair follicle health by influencing the hair growth cycle and reducing follicular inflammation
