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Vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin) Treatment Report
Brand Names:
Methyl B-12
See also:
Vitamin B12 (hydroxycobalamin)
What is Vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin)?
Methylcobalamin is an old form of B12 that easily crosses the Blood Brain Barrier. In low doses it is believed to strengthen the myelin sheath of nerve axons by sharing its methyl groups. Recently, it has been found to have anti-apoptotic properties but only at very high doses.
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Reasons taken
15 patients in the community are taking or have taken Vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin).
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Support another treatment | 2 | 13% |
| General health | 2 | 13% |
| General Health | 1 | 6% |
| Other | 1 | 6% |
| Treat Parkinson's | 1 | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 deficiency | 1 | 6% |
| Insomnia | 1 | 6% |
Other treatments patients are taking for Support another treatment include Blood test, MRI, and Lumbar Puncture.
Dosages
Based on the patients currently taking Vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin).
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Duration
How long current patients have been taking Vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin) or how long patients were taking Vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin) before stopping.
Report created on November 08, 2009.