A randomized controlled trial in 167 older adults (50 years) found two-year supplementation with vitamin B 12 (10 g/day), along with folic acid (200 g/day), vitamin B6 (10 mg/day), riboflavin (5 mg/day), and vitamin D (10 g/day), had no effect on bone mineral density (total hip, femoral neck, or lumbar spine) compared to the control group only receiving vitamin D (10 g/day ) (116)
Secondary osteoporosis: obesity, diabetes, long-term sedentary, hormone drugs, excessive fat reduction, etc., interfere with calcium and phosphorus metabolism, inhibit osteogenesis, promote osteoclasis, and cause bone loss
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Sublingual B12 dosages can range from 1000 to 2500 mcg daily
When paired with a healthy lifestyle or lipotropic injections, it may contribute to improved weight management