Fortunately, there is increasing evidence that oral B12 supplements are just as good as injections for raising blood levels in most people ( 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
Clinicians may monitor complete blood counts, vitamin B12 levels, methylmalonic acid, homocysteine, potassium, or other markers depending on the situation
All prescriptions are written at the sole discretion of the licensed provider
IM injections go into muscle, most often the outer thigh (vastus lateralis) or deltoid
At Lone Star Center for Health and Wellness, we routinely integrate therapies to optimize your life: Medical Weight Loss: Brenda frequently combines B12 shots or our targeted MIC B-12 (Lipo-Extreme) injections with advanced GLP-1 medications like Semaglutide or Tirzepatide
Deficiency in healthy individuals is rare