why do people get vitamin b12 injections What Are the Benefits of Injections? How Can Vitamin B12 Shots

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Its always better to be sure than sorry.

Suitability Shots are best for severe deficiencies/absorption issues

Use caution if you have diabetes, liver or kidney disease, cardiovascular disease, or a history of eating disorders

Heres what we recommend for elderly patients: Start with 1000 mcg of vitamin B12 weekly for 4-6 weeks Then, give 1000 mcg every 1-3 months, depending on how theyre doing Keep an eye on their vitamin B12 levels, blood counts, and brain function A study in the Journal of Gerontology stressed the need for B12 in older adults

Seek medical attention if you experience severe pain that doesn't improve within a day or two, signs of infection (increasing redness, warmth, swelling, or discharge), severe or spreading bruising, numbness or severe pain radiating from the injection site, or fever and chills after your injection