why do i need vitamin b12 injections The Advantages of Versus Oral Supplements: Shawn Veiseh, M.D.: Family Medicine What are the benefits of

The usual dose is 1000 mcg, but it might change based on how severe the deficiency is

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Some of the best dietary sources of B12 include [3]: Beef Turkey Salmon, tuna, and clams Eggs Milk, yogurt, and cheese Nutritional yeast Fortified breakfast cereals Bananas and strawberries Spinach Kidney beans Due to dietary restrictions, vegetarians and vegans are at risk of low levels of B12

The injection sites are: Thigh: This site works best if you're self-administering your own injections, or if you're giving an injection to an infant or child

Your prescription label specifies the exact volume