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However, vegans and vegetarians are not the only ones who are deficient
Once your B12 levels are back to normal, or if a change in your diet gives your body all the B12 it needs, you may be asked to stop taking these tablets
It's also important to remember that if you have Leber's disease, a specific type of B12 called cyanocobalamin could be harmful to your optic nerve
If you have had low B12 levels, some of the benefits of the shots can include an increase in cognitive functioning, more energy, and an overall improvement in a sense of physical and mental well-being
This method is typically less painful, and while the absorption might be a bit slower, its just as effective for maintaining healthy B12 levels