Many are unsure if they are at risk of a vitamin B12 deficiency, if you are wondering if you are or what the symptoms may be to look out for, individuals with a vitamin B12 deficiency may include: Elderly Anyone who may have had previous surgery that included removing part of the bowel that absorbs vitamin B12 Any individual on metformin for diabetes Anyone that is following a strict vegan diet Anyone taking long-term antacid medication for heartburn What is Vitamin B12
When an acute Vitamin B12 deficiency is present, quick action is needed
Some people find that they prefer to have smaller quantities of B12 injected weekly or fortnightly, and others would rather take larger doses of B12 monthly
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Pediatric Dosing Recommended dosage for children may vary based on different medical conditions: For the initial treatment of pernicious anemia, the usual dose is 30-50mcg SC/IM, given every day for 2 weeks, followed by maintenance treatment
Those whove tried oral supplements without experiencing symptom improvement should consider injection therapy