Its potential uses include: Accelerating tendon and ligament recovery Supporting muscle and joint healing Protecting the gut lining Reducing inflammation and oxidative stress This wide range of effects has made it especially popular among athletes, biohackers, and functional medicine patients searching for alternatives to surgery or long-term medications
While animal-based foods like meat, eggs, and dairy are rich in B12, plant-based diets can lack this nutrient, making supplementation a common choice for vegans, vegetarians, and those with certain health conditions
For individuals with digestive sensitivities, those taking acid-reflux medications, or anyone on a plant-based (vegan/vegetarian) diet, absorbing enough B12 through food or pills is virtually impossible
If you take 2000 mcg or more of adenosylcobalamin with hydroxocobalamin, you may get too much vitamin B12