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A recent study found that microneedles that pierce the skin and then dissolve could help vitamin B12 pass the skin’s outer layer.
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A recent study found that dissolving microneedles that pierce the skin could help vitamin B12 pass the skin’s outer layer.
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0.900
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Context Type
News Article
Context Details
{
    "date": "2026-09-21"
}
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Study Findings Microneedles Vitamin B12 Skin Delivery
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02ac4152-a8b2-4d5d-a2d8-2be0544404d0
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Created
September 30, 2026 at 8:07 AM (1 week ago)
Last Updated
September 30, 2026 at 8:07 AM (1 week ago)

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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/21/well/health-wellness-patches-supplements.html

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