Vegans and vegetarians are at risk for B12 deficiency, so they may also want to consider getting injections
Good sources are meats like beef, liver, and chicken
The steps for self-administration include: Preparing the injection site with alcohol Drawing the correct dose into the syringe Administering the injection intramuscularly Disposing of the needle and syringe properly Insurance Coverage and Accessibility How much insurance covers for vitamin B12 shots can differ
If youre interested in a custom injection cocktail or have specific health concerns youd like to address, we recommend a brief consultation with one of our naturopathic doctors to select the most appropriate formulation
Medically speaking, this is the vastus lateralis site (give that a google if you are unsure)
Without intrinsic factor, no matter how B12-rich ones diet might be, the body cant utilise the nutrient, and a deficiency ensues