People, who have had bariatric surgery procedures such as sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-y gastric bypass, duodenal switch, one anastomosis (mini) gastric bypass, single anastomosis duodenal ileal switch (SADIS), have reduced absorption of vitamin B12 and increased risk of developing vitamin B12 deficiency
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Some are looking for more energy, some want support with weight loss, and others need to restore low B12 levels or fill nutritional gaps from a plant-based diet
Comparing Your Options For B12 Shots To help you decide which route is best for you, heres a quick comparison of the main ways to get B12 injections in the UK and Ireland
Professional Administration : While some people are trained to administer B12 injections themselves, many prefer to have them administered by a healthcare professional, which can be inconvenient and time-consuming