Some B12 treatment options include: Oral supplements: to help keep sufficient B12 levels in those with a mild deficiency B12 injections: for more moderate to severe cases of B12 deficiency Diet changes: including eating more B12-rich foods like eggs, milk, meat, nutritional yeast, and foods fortified with B12 (which are often helpful for people who want to eat meat and/or dairy alternatives) Its important to follow the advice from a healthcare professional to make sure that treatment for B12 deficiency is tailored to your unique requirements
Because vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is a water-soluble vitamin and your body excretes it daily in your urine, it doesnt build up in the body like fat-soluble vitaminslike vitamin Ddo
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Frequency depends on your baseline B12 levels and wellness goals: Initial deficiency correction: 12 injections per week until B12 levels stabilize
