Caregivers and families often miss this nuance, thinking more is better
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Another key role of B12, along with folic acid, is helping to turn homocysteine into methionine
However, disruption in folate metabolism may be the underlying cause of folic acid-responsive NTD, and elevated homocysteine may simply be coincidental
It does this by transporting oxygen to nail beds and hair follicles, which can help with strength and length
Use it only when no more specific modifier applies, specifically XU (Unusual Non-Overlapping Service), XS (Separate Structure), XE (Separate Encounter), or XP (Separate Practitioner)