Goodman says, though some people require them for the long term. Your healthcare provider will make recommendations based on your B12 level, age, diet and overall health
Its found in lots of common foods, like: Advertisement If youre found to have low B12, your healthcare provider may first try over-the-counter supplementation like a dissolvable B12 capsule or tablet or a B12 nasal spray
Vitamin B12, or cobalamin, is a water-soluble vitamin that helps your body produce red blood cells and DNA
But if they dont get your B12 level where it needs to be, injections may be the next step
Vitamin B12 shots or B12 pills will be essential for your health. Vitamin B shots are injected into your muscle or deeply under your skin, usually in an area like your upper arm or thigh
View image online ( vitamin b12 shot in foreground with vials in background When you think of vitamins, what comes to mind