Because gastric banding does not surgically remove or bypass the stomach or small intestine, the anatomical pathway for B12 absorption remains largely intact after LAGB
Side effects are typically mild and may include redness or swelling at the injection site, headaches, or digestive discomfort
In animal studies, it has shown to promote repair of muscles, tendons, ligaments, and bones by stimulating vascular growth, collagen organization, and cellular regeneration
Folate deficiency leads to the accumulation of homocysteine which is associated with an increased risk of cerebrovascular diseases, depression, and dementia, with a focus on vascular dementia and Alzheimers disease (, , )