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This includes people with pernicious anemia, a condition where the body lacks intrinsic factors, making it impossible to absorb B12 from food
Especially for those who cannot absorb all of the B12 they ingest due to an underlying condition like inflammatory bowel disease, says Mary Wirtz, a nutrition consultant for Mom Loves Best
Depending on the individual, they start working within 48 to 72 hours of the first dose, but they might take three months to completely correct a B12 deficiency
In fact, if you don't have a B12 deficiency or an underlying health condition that places you at risk of a deficiency, you will see no benefits from high dose B12 shots, says Dr
Deltoid (upper arm) if someone else administers