Monitoring Required: Observe patients for any side effects, particularly if receiving high doses or prolonged treatment
Benefits of B12 for Older Adults B12 has a number of benefits for overall health in older adults: Boosts energy and reduces fatigue Prevents memory loss and reduces the risk of dementia and Alzheimers Improves mood and reduces depression and anxiety Reduces the risk of heart and arterial disease Normalizes cholesterol levels Promotes healthy skin, hair and nails Fosters a healthy gut biome to improve digestion Supports DNA synthesis and mitochondrial function Helps prevent cancer, including cervical, prostate and colon cancers Supports red blood cell production and prevents anemia
First, it stimulates vascular endothelial growth factor expression
Its broader tissue effects, though supported mainly by lab data, suggest benefits for wound healing and recovery in muscles, bones, and other organs
Consider supplementation when the patient has risk factors associated with B 12 Deficiency as described in see Table 1: Patient Risk Factors Associated with B 12 Deficiency above
