vitamin b12 injection Vitamin B12 Injections — Anupa

You may wonder how a pill or injection can help if your stomach is unable to properly absorb B12

There are almost no circumstances under which a course of B12 injections would not be beneficial to your health

In general, some people at risk of deficiency include those who have had intestinal surgery, including weight loss surgery, diseases that affect the gut, such as Crohns disease or celiac disease, and older people who eventually lose the ability to absorb vitamin B12

Similarly, smoking, heavy drinking, and certain health conditions like diabetes can also impair B12 absorption, making supplementation potentially beneficial

[55] Vitamin B 12 serum levels are used to detect its deficiency, but do not distinguish its causes