Silverstein said he decided to investigate the over-prescribing of B12 shots, because "as an internal medicine resident, I have seen many patients come into the emergency department, and they were getting B12 injections without having a really good reason for it." His study could not determine why family physicians were prescribing it inappropriately including whether it was initiated by the doctor or at the request of the patient
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To see my deep-dive analysis from when this trend first escalated, you can watch my original video below: A Gastroenterologists Approach: Evidence Based Assessment If you have persistent gut symptoms, recurrent flares, bloating, food intolerance or concerns about inflammatory bowel disease, it is important not to rely on unproven supplements or online peptide claims alone