Doctors estimate 1.5% to 15% of people have vitamin B12 deficiency
Not for therapeutic, diagnostic, cosmetic, supplement, performance, body-composition, weight-management, anti-ageing, wellness, or personal-use purposes.
Medical uses & FDA-recognized indications for B12 shots When discussing what B12 injections are for, it is helpful to distinguish between clinical medical necessity and general wellness support
For example, a doctor might prescribe the following: 100 micrograms daily for about a week Followed by every other day for seven doses After that, every three to four days for two to three weeks Once monthly until the deficiency is treated B12 injections require a prescription and can be administered at a doctor's office or at home with the approval of a healthcare provider
It has been observed that the liver is used to store Vitamin B12 in excess to decrease the likelihood of deficiency