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Risks and Side Effects of B12 Shots Vitamin B12 injections are well-tolerated by most people, with a low likelihood of serious side effects

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Dietary shortfall is increasingly common as more clients adopt plant-based eating, because vitamin b12 foods are almost entirely animal-derived: meat, fish, eggs and dairy, with fortified cereals and yeast extracts the main vegan options

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It is not recommended to take vitamin B12 if you are not diagnosed with vitamin B12 deficiency

Vitamin B12 is crucial for several physiological processes, including: Red blood cell formation deficiency leads to megaloblastic anaemia, characterised by large, immature red blood cells Neurological function B12 is required for myelin synthesis and nerve health DNA synthesis essential for cell division and growth Without adequate B12, patients may develop symptoms such as fatigue, pallor, shortness of breath, glossitis (sore tongue), paraesthesia (pins and needles), and in severe cases, neurological complications including peripheral neuropathy, ataxia, and cognitive impairment