A licensed clinician determines appropriateness on a case-by-case basis
Furthermore, this vitamin plays a significant role in regulating the nervous system, which may help reduce symptoms of depression and stress, as well as mitigate the risk of brain atrophy
Some people feel better after a Vitamin B12 shot, especially if fatigue, weakness, or neurologic symptoms were related to deficiency
The National Institutes of Health recommend the following daily dosage of vitamin B12: Birth to 6 months: 0.4 micrograms Infants 712 months: 0.5 micrograms Children 13 years: 0.9 micrograms Children 48 years: 1.2 micrograms Children 913 years: 1.8 micrograms Teens 1418 years: 2.4 micrograms Adult men and women 1850 years: 2.4 micrograms Adult men and women over 50 years: 25250 micrograms Women who are pregnant: 2.6 micrograms Women who are breastfeeding: 2.8 micrograms Adults over the age of 50 are at a greater risk of vitamin B12 deficiency because they tend to produce less stomach acid, which is needed to convert the vitamin properly
Healthcare providers should consider this limited evidence base when making treatment decisions and should discuss these limitations with patients
The results of this report can be used as a supplement to the clinical decision-making process and reduce the cost and time associated with a trial-and-error treatment