B12 shots supply vitamin B12 as methylcobalamin or cyanocobalamin, typically given intramuscularly into the deltoid, supporting red blood cell formation, myelin and nervous system health, and the metabolism of homocysteine, a process that can falter with vegan diets, malabsorption, or medications like metformin
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Results : In total 1714 patients received B-12 injections
What to Consider Before Taking a Vitamin B12 Injection
Combination with Other Strategies We often pair B12 with other treatments to help patients lose weight safely
So I added it into my diet with foods fortified with B12 and the occasional oral supplement before I started with B12 injections