Vitamin B12 injections usually dont cause side effects for most people
You may be at risk if you: Are in the elderly age group Follow a vegetarian or vegan diet Have had stomach or intestinal surgery Suffer from digestive issues like celiac disease or Crohns disease Take acid-lowering medications like PPIs or H2 blockers Take metformin for diabetes Are pregnant or breastfeeding Sources of Vitamin B12 B12 is mainly found in animal-based foods : Meat, poultry, fish (especially liver) Eggs and dairy (milk, cheese, curd, paneer) Fortified cereals and plant-based milk (almond or soy milk) Note: B12 is not naturally found in plant foods , so vegetarians need to ensure they get it from dairy or fortified foods
Patients experiencing these symptoms may eat less overall and specifically reduce consumption of animal products, which are the primary dietary sources of vitamin B12
Clinical trials show it can produce up to 22.5% body weight reduction under medical supervision
B12 can be injected just under the skin (often in the abdomen) or into the muscle (usually the thigh)
This compounded preparation is available exclusively through our 503A compounding pharmacy pursuant to a patient-specific prescription and is tailored for individual patients based on their specific needs as determined by the prescribing physician