While your provider will always select the appropriate equipment for your treatment, understanding the difference helps demystify the process and highlights the importance of professional care
This direct delivery helps your body's cells get the B12 they need quickly and easily
While oral substitutes have shown some effectiveness according to studies, their ability to match the efficacy of intramuscular vitamin B12 remains uncertain
Always tell your doctor about all your current medicines, including any prescriptions, over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, and herbal products
For B12 injections, gauges between 22 and 27 are typically used
Some patients report it as a less painful alternative because the needle that goes into the fatty tissue just below the skin is thinner and shorter, usually one-half to five-eighths of an inch long