AOD 9604 dosing fundamentals Standard AOD 9604 protocols use 250-500mcg daily via subcutaneous injection
According to the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, functional B12 deficiency is most commonly seen in patients with one or more of the following: Age over 50 stomach acid production declines with age, and stomach acid is required to free B12 from food PPI or H2 blocker use reflux medications suppress the acid needed for B12 absorption Metformin use, which interferes with B12 absorption directly Vegan or vegetarian diets B12 is found almost exclusively in animal products Gut conditions including celiac, IBS, SIBO, and Crohns MTHFR mutations that affect how B12 is metabolized once absorbed Heavy alcohol use The symptoms of low B12 are easy to dismiss: fatigue, brain fog, low mood, tingling in the hands or feet, weakness, and shortness of breath on mild exertion
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These include: Metformin (used for diabetes or PCOS) Proton Pump Inhibitors (used for acid reflux or GERD) H2 Blockers Birth control pills Certain antibiotics If youre taking these medications long-term, particularly in combination, regular B12 injections might be beneficial