As a result of the discovery, the British sailors became known as Limeys because they would drink lime juice to prevent the development of the disease4
Neuropathy scores improved in seven patients, mostly in patients with immune-mediated neuropathy, but remained unchanged or worsened in the remaining five patients (two patients dropped out due to adverse events that were considered unrelated to B12)
Sulfites are also present in many oral medications (adrenaline, isoprenaline, isoproterenol, isoetharine, phenylephrine, dexamethasone and injectable corticosteroids, dopamine, local anaesthetics, propofol, aminoglycoside antibiotics, metoclopramide and doxycycline) and topical creams and ointments (antifungals and corticosteroids)
But understanding how it works, how much to take, and what results to actually expect is key to using it effectively