However, for those with mild dietary deficiencies and intact absorption mechanisms, high-dose oral tablets can often be sufficient, albeit with potentially slower results
Many do well on oral supplements, but someone who is already symptomatic and confirmed low may recover faster with injections before switching to oral maintenance
Once injections or medical treatments bring B12 levels back to normal, oral supplements help keep those levels steady
[20] Thanks Your doctor or nurse will be more than happy to do the injections for you if you just don't feel comfortable doing it yourself.Thanks Things You'll Need Prescribed vitamin B12 solution Clean syringe and needle Rubbing alcohol Cotton balls Bandages A puncture proof container References About This Article To give a B12 injection, start by cleaning the injection site, such as the upper arm or thigh, with a cotton ball dipped in rubbing alcohol to sterilize the area
Hydroxocobalamin might stay in the body longer
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