Patients may receive weekly or bi-weekly injections, but this can be adjusted based on your response and goals
If you're unsure how your body might respond to a vitamin B12 shot, reviewing these FAQs can help clarify how the treatment works
Advanced protocol considerations Researchers with established tolerance may implement more intensive approaches
We also see many individuals who follow strict vegetarian or vegan diets, which can increase the risk of B12 deficiency due to limited intake of animal-derived foods
For most vegans, those options work without ever needing an injection
This guide explains what injecting B12 into fat actually means, the four body areas that work best, how the subcutaneous route compares with a muscle injection, and why a trained clinician is the safest place to have one