[11] [15] For gastric banding patients, annual blood tests are generally recommended as a minimum once stable, covering: Serum vitamin B12 Full blood count (to detect macrocytic or megaloblastic anaemia) Serum ferritin and iron studies Vitamin D, calcium, and parathyroid hormone (PTH) Folate Thyroid function and other metabolic markers as clinically indicated The specific tests and frequency recommended may vary according to the procedure performed, individual clinical circumstances, and local protocols
Typical injectable dosing: Starting dose: 1 mg/day for the first week (tolerance check) Maintenance: 12 mg/day Upper end: Some protocols use up to 3 mg/day for injury recovery or aggressive anti-aging stacks Injection site: Most people inject in the abdomen or upper thigh
[57] Several serious, even life-threatening diseases cause elevated serum haptocorrin, measured as abnormally high serum vitamin B 12 , while at the same time potentially manifesting as a symptomatic vitamin deficiency because of insufficient vitamin bound to transcobalamin II which transfers the vitamin to cells
Some clinics now offer combination protocols using both PRP and topical peptides