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Many people are candidates for a b12 shot, but those who are over 50, smoke, abuse alcohol, have been diagnosed with diabetes, or stick to a vegetarian or vegan diet can all be at an increased risk of a vitamin b12 deficiency and greatly benefit from this shot
Instead, our patients enjoy a local anesthesia experience that can only be found at Reflections, which we refer to as Comfort Calm Local Anesthesia
(Hydrochloric acid separates B12 from the protein it's attached to in food
This is especially beneficial for individuals who have difficulty absorbing B12 through food or traditional supplements
In adults and older children, the total volume used should also stay within safe limits animal studies suggest up to about 30 mL (the full vial) can be given to an adult without benzyl-alcohol toxicity, but one should still use only the amount needed and discard the rest if sterility is lost