Important: Dosing mistakes can be very bad if you use the wrong type of needle, like a U40 syringe with U100 insulin
peas, beans and lentils), and citrus fruit (see HealthLink BCs page on Getting Enough Folic Acid (Folate) for dietary information)
Additionally, a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in 2,588 healthy older adults with mild hyperhomocysteinemia found that daily supplementation with 500 g of vitamin B 12 and 400 g of folic acid for two years reduced blood homocysteine concentrations but had no benefit on depressive symptoms in those with or without depressive symptoms at baseline (110)
Injectable administration ensures rapid systemic absorption , particularly valuable for patients with malabsorption syndromes, gastrointestinal disorders, or those requiring higher therapeutic doses
Keep in mind that these downstream effects are based on deduction, so theyre largely hypothetical
* Nausea * Vomiting * Diarrhea **Rare Side Effects (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):** * Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis): Difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, rapid heartbeat, dizziness
