B12 also helps your body convert fat and protein to provide energy to your body, says Peter Kozlowski, M.D., a functional medicine doctor in Chicago
Aids in Recovery: Speeds up muscle and nervous system recovery after illness or stress
Patients with gastrointestinal disorders, such as Crohns disease, celiac disease, or those who have undergone gastrointestinal surgeries like bariatric surgery, may also find B12 injections advantageous
It has been investigated for its effects on tendon-to-bone healing, gastrointestinal mucosal integrity, vascular development, and modulation of nitric oxide and growth-factor pathways in animal models
However, it is an invasive, often painful procedure with significant cost and downtime