Common side effects include, but may not be limited to: pain or redness at the injection site mild diarrhea pruritus (itching) increased swelling joint pain dizziness headache nervousness or anxiety Serious side effects may include: allergic reactions peripheral vascular thrombosis hypokalemia (low potassium levels) pulmonary edema (fluid build-up around or in the lungs) thrombocytosis congestive heart failure There have been reports of anaphylactic shock and death after the parenteral administration of vitamin B12
However, our bodies can convert ALA into other omega-3 fatty acids, such as EPA and DHA
Reality: While beneficial, injections should complement, not replace, a healthy skincare regimen and lifestyle
The downstream effects are dramatic: keratinocyte proliferation and differentiation accelerate, the epidermis compacts and normalizes, melanin transfer is disrupted (fading pigmentation), and dermal fibroblasts are stimulated to produce new collagen while matrix-degrading enzymes (MMPs) are suppressed
The influence of ACPA status and characteristics on the course of RA