You might need special supplements or different ways to take B12
Without enough vitamin B12 in your system, you may experience brain fog, poor moods, trouble sleeping, and changes in appetite
While very high oral doses (1,000 to 2,000 mcg) can achieve some passive absorption without intrinsic factor roughly 1% of the dose is absorbed passively many clinicians prefer the reliability and rapid correction offered by injections in this population
Some patients have experienced mild swelling and redness at the injection site, upset stomach, or lightheadedness
Next 48 to 72 hours Most people see improvements across this window
Knowing the right vitamin B12 intramuscular dose is vital for good treatment