Initial response time also depends on: Severity of the B12 deficiency Frequency of injections Underlying health conditions Absorption and metabolism differences If youre getting your first B12 shot, your provider may start you on a more aggressive schedule, such as weekly injections until your levels are normalized
Vitamin B12 injections are generally very safe, even at higher doses, because B12 is a water-soluble vitamin
After that, they switch to monthly shots
He also mentioned that he's seen 0pg/ml before from this lab as is assuming it is meant to be listed as below the limit of quantification
Its mixed with saline solution (0.9% sodium chloride) or dextrose solution (5% dextrose) before being given
Given the fact that vitamin B12 levels were increased insignificantly among all routes, the preference of the administrated route should be referenced to the advantages and disadvantages of each route as well as the patient situation, which will be decided according to the physicians opinion