B12 (typically cyanocobalamin or methylcobalamin) is placed directly into the muscle, so it is reliably absorbed into the bloodstream and carried to the cells that need it
In addition, if your deficiency is caused by intestinal problems (such as celiac disease or Crohns disease), the effectiveness of oral supplements may be greatly reduced because the bodys ability to absorb vitamins through the intestines has been impaired
If you have low B12 or a true deficiency, these shots can work wonders Image content: This image is available to view online
B12 injections bypass the gut
Complete symptom resolution, particularly for neurological complications, can take 318 months of regular treatment depending on deficiency severity
After starting treatment, a blood report may show normal or even high B12 levels in just a few days