Consistent use is important
Reducing oxidative stress is important for hair because high free radical activity upregulates the enzyme that converts testosterone to DHT locally, amplifying follicle damage beyond what circulating DHT alone would cause
It helps keep red blood cells healthy and supports the nervous system
The ratio of Firmicutes to Bacteroidetes is a commonly-studied change with an increase often linked to HFD consumption/obesity in mice 43,44 and humans 45,46 (for review, see John and Mullin, 2016 47 )
Vitamin B12 is essential for keeping your central nervous system healthy, making red blood cells, and creating DNA
For individuals requiring supplementation due to confirmed deficiency or malabsorption, therapeutic doses vary considerably depending on the underlying cause: Dietary deficiency : 50150 micrograms daily orally, or cyanocobalamin tablets as prescribed Pernicious anaemia : Initially hydroxocobalamin 1 mg intramuscularly three times weekly for two weeks, then maintenance injections every two to three months [3] Neurological involvement : More intensive regimens may be required, with hydroxocobalamin injections on alternate days until symptom improvement [3] NICE guidance emphasises that supplementation should be evidence-based rather than speculative
