The Bottom Line Suppose you suffer from conditions that lead to B12 deficiencies or already have a deficiency
Biweekly or Monthly Injections: For ongoing maintenance or prevention of deficiency
We will continue to evaluate the utility of the maximum allowed amount, and may revisit this alternative in future rulemaking
This makes injections highly effective for pernicious anaemia and other malabsorption syndromes, including post-gastrectomy states, Crohn's disease affecting the terminal ileum, and certain medications that interfere with B12 uptake
Avoid mega-dosing without medical supervision, and remember that more is not necessarily betterthe body's absorption capacity is limited, and excess is simply excreted
B vitamins are water-soluble and naturally found in fish, eggs, leafy greens, dairy products, meat, and poultry