Understanding Vitamin B12 Deficiency: Causes and Symptoms Common Causes of B12 Deficiency Poor dietary intake (common in vegans and vegetarians)
Methylcobalamin (Vitamin B12) is a compounded vitamin for injection
Larger controlled studies are ongoing, but current research suggests that adverse effects are uncommon and typically mild
These injections combine vitamins and amino acids, often called a "skinny shot," and are meant to work alongside a healthy lifestyle
When we take any vitamin supplements orally, we lose much of what the vitamin offers through the liver and digestive system, decreasing the supplements bioavailability
Good sources of vitamin B12 include: meat salmon and cod milk and other dairy products eggs If youre a vegetarian or vegan, or are looking for alternatives to meat and dairy products, there are foods that are fortified with vitamin B12, such as some yeast extracts, breakfast cereals and soy products