It is uncommon for most healthy people to not get enough Vitamin B12 from their diet, but it can be a problem depending on your age, diet, or underlying medical conditions
Any treatment can interact with existing medications or supplements, so its important to share a complete list of everything you take including prescriptions, over-the-counter products, vitamins, and herbal supplements during your consultation
Start with 0.5 percent and increase to 1 or 2 percent if tolerance is good and results warrant intensification
Conversely, medications that improve gastrointestinal health might enhance vitamin retention and prolong its effects
Once youve dissolved the B12 in saline (which absorbs better than water and causes less pain), cover with aluminum foil