Oral B12 Supplementation Injectable Vitamin B12 has big advantages over taking it by mouth
In a study of 10 healthy male volunteers, omeprazole, in doses of 20 mg40 mg per day, caused a significant decrease in the oral absorption of methylcobalamin, vitamin B12
Because it is an injection, it should always be given by a trained provider, and we start every patient with a consultation and testing to confirm the treatment is right for them
Do You Need a Prescription for B12 Shots
Vitamin B12 dosage The average recommended daily amounts, measured in micrograms, vary by age: Infants up to age 6 months: 0.4 micrograms Babies aged 7-12 months: 0.5 micrograms Children aged 1-3 years: 0.9 micrograms Kids aged 4-8 years: 1.2 micrograms Children aged 9-13 years: 1.8 micrograms Teens aged 14-18 years: 2.4 micrograms Adults (19+ years): 2.4 micrograms Pregnant: 2.6 micrograms Breastfeeding: 2.8 micrograms Vitamin B12 foods You can get vitamin B12 from animal products, which have it naturally, or from foods that have been fortified with it
