where should you inject b12 shots vitamin Store How to Give an Intramuscular Injection of Vitamin B12 Benefits of Vitamin B12 Shots

hydroxycobalamin) is not itself a coenzyme form of B12, yet can easily be converted by the body into both methyl- and adenosylcobalamin, and is a common transitional form in the B12 metabolism

Side effects are rare but may include mild soreness at the injection site

The exact dose may change based on individual needs and the severity of the deficiency

People on heavily restricted diets may also experience vitamin B12 deficiency

B12 is a water-soluble vitamin your body uses to: Make red blood cells (which carry oxygen to your tissues) Keep your nervous system functioning properly Help your body turn food into usable energy Your body can't make B12 on its own you get it from animal-based foods (meat, eggs, dairy) or supplements