Its important not to increase the frequency of B12 injections without medical guidance, as unnecessary supplementation offers little benefit for most people, and your body will naturally eliminate what it doesnt need
Reasons for increased needs in athletes: stress related to physical demands (Yes, training is stress on the body!) biological adaptations increased turnover (athletes use more vitamins) genetics reduced absorption Early detection of deficiency can be difficult to recognize because symptoms overlap with many other conditions and are normalized in athletes
With NNMT blocked, nicotinamide stays in the cell, NAD+ levels climb, and fat cells start burning more fuel instead of storing it
Initially, your doctor may administer the injection frequently (e.g., daily or weekly), then transition to less frequent injections (e.g., monthly) for maintenance, especially when treating conditions like pernicious anemia