Question 1

b12 patch vs b12 shots > which one is more effective?

Accepted Answer

Shots: Vitamin B12 is more effective and more sure to deliver the vitamin to the body.

Question 2

do b12 shots help?

Accepted Answer

Depends: What are you hoping will improve? A lot of people notice improved energy after getting a b12, that's true, but the only people who really need them are those with a deficiency of B12 that cannot be overcome with pills. Sometimes B12 deficiencies can cause nerve problems and other nervous system disease, so B12 shots can help with those.

Question 3

how do i get b12 shots?

Accepted Answer

: Through your doctor’s office where you can have your levels checked and further decisions can be made regarding adjusting or stopping treatment if needed.

Question 4

how long do b12 shots last?

Accepted Answer

B12 shots : B12 is water soluble so doesn't last long.

Question 5

can b12 shot be a boost if level low?

Accepted Answer

A good maybe: I often hear that from patients--feeling more energetic from a B12 injection..Even when their level is normal..Even high-normal. So, if you have low level to start with and you need it, i don't really see the downside..So give it a shot...You may feel better.
I assume you have a work-up by your doc to make sure no anemia or low thyroid etc...
Good luck.

Question 6

how long do b12 shots last in system?

Accepted Answer

Very short: The water soluble vitamins are not stored in the body.  We get them from a healthy diet that includes meat for vitamin B12

Question 7

feeling tire and unbalanced
would a b12 shot help?

Accepted Answer

Cyanocobalamin : That depends on the cause of your fatigue. Do you have a vitamin B 12 deficiency that could respond to Cyanocobalamin  injections?

Question 8

how long does it take for b12 shots to be effective?

Accepted Answer

Several weeks: To several months depending on the degree of the deficit.

Question 9

i would like to know if b12 shots are worth it or is it just all hype?

Accepted Answer

Anemia: The only reason to take b-12 shots is to treat pernicious anemia, which is caused by b-12 deficiency; or if you have a condition that makes if difficult for your body to absorb b-12. It is not going to give you tons of energy or help you lose weight unless you are deficient enough to be anemic. B-12 is available orally, which is good enough for most people.

Question 10

can having a little alchohol the previous day impair the effect of b12 shots?

Accepted Answer

No: Go ahead. However, I'm concerned that you're taking b12 shots at age 28 without any listed bona fide indication. Be sure you're being given this stuff for a valid reason.

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