Your doctor will evaluate if this medicine is suitable for you
While some people can obtain adequate B12 from a balanced diet, others may need injections, especially if they have absorption issues or dietary restrictions
These include vitamin B12 deficiency and malabsorption that is caused by the following medical conditions, according to the NIH [1]: Pernicious anemia Tropical sprue Pancreatic insufficiency Surgery in the gastrointestinal tract Certain medications Deficiency in the diet Side effects of B-12 injections Also, according to the NIH, vitamin B-12 injections have some potential side effects, including [1]: Diarrhea Itching Swelling Risk of allergic reaction and anaphylaxis Can Vitamins Aid in Weight Loss
In a long-term randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study among sufferers of cerebrovascular accidents at high risk of depression, daily supplementation with 2 mg of folic acid, 25 mg of vitamin B6, and 500 g vitamin B 12 significantly lowered the risk of major depressive episodes during a seven-year follow-up period compared to placebo (111)