According to a study published in Frontiers in Pharmacology, intramuscular administration of vitamin B12 produces a faster increase in serum levels compared to oral routes, although both methods are effective in restoring normal cobalamin levels in patients with deficiency
In people aged 50 and over, adequate consumption of vitamin B12 is thought to be important for maintaining good vision and protecting against macular degeneration
As well, some people may have allergies or medical conditions that do not allow them to be a good candidate to receive vitamin B12 shots, such as kidney problems, low potassium levels, deficiencies in other vitamins such as iron or folic acid, or just an allergy or sensitivity to vitamin B12 itself
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doi:10.3760/cma.j.issn.1009-2587.2019.08.014