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In this article, we explain how vitamin B12 works, what to expect after an injection, and when its appropriate to consider treatment
Running a B12 deficitwhich about six percent of Americans under the age of 60and 20 percent of those over 60 do (1)puts you at risk for muscle weakness, fatigue, depression, memory issues, erectile dysfunction, and a cluster of symptoms that can be so severe that theyre debilitating
People who are at a high risk of B12 deficiency, such as those who eat strict vegetarian diets, should talk to their healthcare professional about screening for this condition
Injections offer superior bioavailability compared to oral supplements, as they bypass the digestive system and deliver B12 directly into the bloodstream to fuel your body
By this time hematologic values should have become normal