... week. I hate needles so I would like to take B-12 pills to raise my B-12 levels back to normal. Thanks Rodney
My question is how many B-12 pills PER DAY would I have to take to EQUAL one B-12 injection for a?
Question posted by alantra27 on 10 July 2012
Last updated on 10 July 2012
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kaismama
10 July 2012
Its not just the amount. B-12 is absorbed better if given in a shot, then when you take a pill. There are also sprays and meds you put under your tongue. Your doctor will determine what you need. There are times the shot is preferred, at least at first.
DzooBaby
10 July 2012
She is right. I worked for a naturopath for a period of time and I was taught that B12 is nearly wothless when taken by mouth. For one thing, stomach acid destroys B12. There is the sublingual route but it doesnt absorb as well as the injection does. For best results, injection is the way to go. No one enjoys needles (unless they are very strange) but sometimes you just have to bite the bullet. If someone gives the injection correctly the pain should be minimal.
kaismama
10 July 2012
It really isn't the needle that hurts, but the medicine given. I've had B-12 and it barely hurts.
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