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B12 Shot Alternatives Beyond injections, there are other vitamin B12 supplementation options like patches and oral supplements
People taking heartburn medication, such as proton pump inhibitors, are at a higher risk for B12 deficiency and may benefit from alternative therapies to control/eliminate the heartburn or have regular Nutrient IV therapies and/or Vitamin B12 injections Elderly Vegans Vegetarians People with tapeworms Alcoholics Excessive use of antibiotics Excessive use of anti-convulsant medication Daily consumption of Aspirin may increase the risk for vitamin B12 deficiency
They are especially suitable for individuals needing ongoing, maintenance-level doses of B12
Use this guide to help determine if you are using B12 correctly and how to inject B12 correctly
Control mice, by comparison, gained 1.4% over the same period