Treatment should be initiated under medical supervision to establish the underlying cause and appropriate dosing schedule
However, its important to understand that the body stores excess B12 in the liver, and unnecessary frequent injections may not offer additional benefitsand could, in rare cases, cause side effects
Injection Preparation The injection site typically the upper arm or hip is cleansed with an alcohol swab
Patients with gastrointestinal disorders such as Crohns disease, celiac disease, or those who have undergone gastrointestinal surgeries (including gastric bypass) often experience impaired B12 absorption
In addition to reducing or eliminating the symptoms of B12 deficiency, research suggests that B12 shots may: Reduce stress (7) Support central nervous system function, red blood cell formation, and DNA synthesis (2) Reduce the risk of vision loss from age-related macular degeneration (8) Lower homocysteine levels, which is associated with cardiovascular disease and stroke (9, 10)
If folate levels are low, folic acid should also be administered