Table of Contents What Is Pernicious Anaemia and Why B12 Injections Are Needed How Vitamin B12 Injections Work for Pernicious Anaemia NHS Treatment Schedule and Dosing for B12 Injections What to Expect During and After Your B12 Injection Monitoring Your Treatment and Long-Term Management Scientific References Frequently Asked Questions What Is Pernicious Anaemia and Why B12 Injections Are Needed Pernicious anaemia is an autoimmune condition in which the body cannot absorb vitamin B12 (cobalamin) from the diet due to a lack of intrinsic factor , a protein produced by cells in the stomach lining
Vitamin B12 is essential in the formation of red blood cells and helps in the absorption of iron in the body
Vitamin B12 deficiency symptoms Weakness, tiredness, or lightheadedness Heart palpitations and shortness of breath Pale skin A painful, smooth, inflamed tongue (glossitis) Digestive issues Bluish or gray-brown nails Loss of appetite What happens if your vitamin B12 deficiency is left untreated
The peptide contains a disulfide bridge between two cysteine residues, which stabilizes its three-dimensional structure
It is considered an investigational compound or research peptide, and its legal status may differ by country
