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Table of Contents What Are B12 Injections and How Do They Work
B12 (typically cyanocobalamin or methylcobalamin) is placed directly into the muscle, so it is reliably absorbed into the bloodstream and carried to the cells that need it
That's why low levels of this nutrient in the blood may lead to dementia, memory problems, apathy, fatigue, and behavioral changes, among other symptoms
Also, applying gentle pressure after the injection helps prevent bleeding
after an intramuscular injection of 1,000 g of cyanoB 12 , about 150 g is ultimately retained in the body 15 Most vitamin B 12 -deficient individuals in the UK and other countries are treated with intramuscular vitamin B 12 , and vitamin B 12 replacement has been traditionally administered intramuscularly