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B12 injections are absorbed much better by the body because they are administered intramuscularly (into the muscle), and therefore directly into the blood
Additionally, it has shown promise in animal models by: Boost nerve regeneration following injury Avoid or treat stomach ulcers Repair damaged intestinal linings, including in diseases like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and safeguard the liver and other organs when under stress
But CagriSema (cagrilintide combined with semaglutide) produces comparable results to retatrutide at moderate doses
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