Can I request a B12 shot?
Vitamin B12 shots are only available by prescription following a clinical diagnosis of low levels. However, low levels are rare in most healthy adults because the human liver stores vitamin B12 over time.
Is it safe to get B12 shots weekly?
For the majority of people, I recommend once weekly for 4 weeks. Then B12 shots can be helpful monthly as maintenance. If we are treating autoimmunity or pernicious anemia, you will receive B12 weekly or twice weekly for 6-12 weeks.
Where can I find B12 injection?
Vitamin B12 Injection Sites
- Upper arm. The upper arm is often used for adults who are young or middle-aged.
- Buttocks. The upper, outer buttock on either side of the body is another one of the common B12 injection sites.
- Outer hip. This site is also used for people ranging in age from 7 months to adults.
- Thigh.
Is B12 injection available over the counter?
What Is Cyanocobalamin and How Does It Work? Cyanocobalamin is a prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) man-made form of vitamin B12 used to prevent and treat low blood levels of vitamin B12.
Why is B12 sold in such high doses?
Doctors tend to prescribe these higher dosages to treat conditions related to very low vitamin B-12 levels, such as pernicious anemia. Although vitamin B-12 appears, for the most part, to be safe — even at higher dosages — more is not necessarily better.
Are B12 pills the same as B12 shots?
If you have vitamin B12 deficiency, vitamin B12 tablets may be as effective as injections. They are readily available, cheaper, and taken orally with ease. However, vitamin B12 injections are more readily absorbed in the body and do not have to be administered as often as oral tablets.
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What foods are good for vitamin B12 injections?
Eggs: 2 large eggs provide 25% of the RDI. Milk: 1 cup (250 ml) provides 20% of the RDI. Chicken: 1/3 cup (75 g) provides 3% of the RDI. It can be difficult for some people to meet their vitamin B12 requirements. This is particularly true for those following a vegetarian or vegan diet.
How often should you take vitamin B12 injections?
Vegetarians and vegans are usually advised to take at least 10 mcg per day, or at least 2,000 mcg once per week. However, some doctors still prefer the use of injections.
Are there any side effects to vitamin B12 injections?
Safety and Side Effects Vitamin B12 injections are generally considered to be very safe. They have no major side effects. However, in very rare cases, some people can experience side effects caused by allergic reactions or sensitivity (29