de Oliveira B, Oliveira BC, Deutsch G, Pessanha FS, Thire R, de Castilho SR
Dosing typically begins at a lower dose, suggested initiation of 20 units (0.2 mL) weekly for the first 4 weeks, then escalates according to a titration schedule: Weeks 14: Inject 20 units (0.2 mL) one time per week Weeks 58: Inject 40 units (0.4 mL) one time per week Weeks 912: Inject 70 units (0.7 mL) one time per week Weeks 1316: Inject 90 units (0.9 mL) one time per week Weeks 1720: Inject 120 units (1.2 mL) one time per week Week 21+: Inject 140 units (1.4 mL) one time per week Dosing may deviate from this pattern to accommodate patient-specific needs
However, if not detected and appropriately treated, thiamine vitamin deficiencies can cause long term neurological disorders
Although research in humans is still very limited, some studies suggest that vitamin B12 could affect body fat and metabolism
There is no official standard