While many foods contain B-12, dietary restrictions, age, or certain health conditions can limit absorption, making injections a more effective option.
[12] If a pregnant patient has a true biotin deficiency (which is rare), a doctor may prescribe biotin supplementation, and this would be managed carefully
If you have a collection of symptoms that may require further investigation it may be beneficial to seek blood tests via your GP or private route/self testing
Since your body cannot absorb naturally produced B12 from gut bacteria, animal-based dietary sources like meat, fish, eggs and dairy[5] as well as fortified foods or supplements are necessary to meet daily needs
A deficiency in vitamin b12 can lead to risks of irreversible neurological damage to the growing baby as they may not be able to properly transport oxygen around their body and into cells for proper development