Cyanocobalamin : Synthetic form, requires conversion to active B12, longer shelf life, lower cost Methylcobalamin : Bioactive form, immediate utilization, preferred for neurological symptoms, more expensive Hydroxocobalamin: Used for cyanide poisoning, longest-acting Standard dose: 1000mcg/ml Routes: Deep IM (gluteal/deltoid) or subQ (abdominal) Loading phase: Daily/weekly for 1-4 weeks Maintenance: Monthly or every 3 months (hydroxocobalamin) No need for aspiration before injection Oral absorption requires intrinsic factor (absent in pernicious anemia) and healthy ileum
When treatment is guided by lab results, every dollar you spend is targeted at something your body actually needs
Many clients report feeling the effects of their IM vitamin shots for several days after their visit
When suffering from a Vitamin B12 deficiency, injections are the most effective solution for delivering the nutrient to your body
It may take some adjusting to develop a schedule of injections that best supports your needs
B12 injections are a common way to supplement vitamin B12 levels in the body