how to do b12 injection Injections at Home - Safety Guide for Self-Administration How to Self-Inject Vitamin B12

You Smoke If you smoke, there is an excellent chance now is the right time to get a vitamin B-12 injection

Very happy with the results These shots are really painful

Heres my game plan: Test for intrinsic factor antibodies if my doctor offers this Try high-dose sublingual B12 (5000mcg daily) for 8 weeks as a test If my B12 stays below 400 pg/mL, go straight to injections Calculate the cost difference to justify the investment The 10% Rule If youre absorbing less than 10% of your oral B12 (you can estimate this by comparing your supplement dose to your blood response), weekly shots often cost less than daily high-dose pills

When in doubt, consult your doctor to know more about how much you need for your body

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Your body naturally produces short chains of amino acids called peptides