Serving Clients From Richmond VA, Chesterfield VA, Henrico VA, and Surrounding Cities Intramuscular (IM) injections consist of vitamins being injected directly into the muscle allowing for faster absorption
Other ways of supplementing with vitamin B12 include: oral tablets or capsules oral or nasal sprays drops for under the tongue Your doctor can provide advice on the most appropriate option for you
And being injected my body takes it up so much better than an oral form
The recommended daily intake (RDI) of vitamin B12 varies depending on age and specific conditions: Adults: 2.4 micrograms (mcg) Pregnant women: 2.6 mcg Breastfeeding women: 2.8 mcg For those with a diagnosed vitamin B12 deficiency, higher doses may be prescribed: Initial treatment: 1,000 mcg intramuscularly once a week for four weeks Maintenance: 1,000 mcg intramuscularly once a month Is It Possible to Overdose on Vitamin B12
Hydroxocobalamin, which the body retains longer than cyanocobalamin, often allows less frequent dosing once levels stabilize