Regular B12 supplementation is necessary to maintain optimal levels and prevent deficiency from occurring again
A Suggested Rotation Schedule Here's a practical 8-week rotation schedule: Week 1: Abdomen, right of navel Week 2: Abdomen, left of navel Week 3: Right thigh, outer side Week 4: Left thigh, outer side Week 5: Abdomen, right of navel (slightly higher position) Week 6: Abdomen, left of navel (slightly higher position) Week 7: Right thigh, outer side (different location) Week 8: Left thigh, outer side (different location) After this, you can repeat the cycle
This is why B12 shots for weight loss are a popular add-on for our La Grange patients on a GLP-1 medical weight loss program
Face serums and creams: Clinical standard: 1-3% concentration Maximum typically used: 4% concentration Application: Once or twice daily Duration: Minimum 8-12 weeks for visible results Eye area products: Concentration: 1-2% (lower for sensitive periorbital skin) Application: Once daily, typically evening Amount: Pea-sized for both eyes Scalp solutions for hair: Concentration: 0.5% solution common Application: 1-2ml to affected areas once or twice daily Duration: 3-6 months minimum for meaningful changes Higher concentrations do not always mean better results with topicals
We scoured the medical database looking for reactions to any form of B12, and all we could find were ten cases (which all happened in reaction to either cyano or hydroxy B12, not the other forms)
If you are borderline, an oral supplement and dietary adjustment will usually catch you up faster than a private injection course
