Pregnancy and lactation are typically considered contraindications unless specifically approved by obstetric care
If someone else is giving the injection, it may also be administered into the deltoid muscle (upper arm) or the gluteal muscle
Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient that plays a crucial role in various bodily functions, including: Red Blood Cell Production B12 is needed to produce red blood cells, which carry oxygen throughout the body
If you experience any discomfort afterwards you can take a simple over the counter painkiller such as paracetamol
[73] [74] [75] It is synthesized by some bacteria in the gut microbiota in humans and other animals, but it has long been thought that humans cannot absorb this as it is made in the colon, downstream from the small intestine, where the absorption of most nutrients occurs
Without this protein, your stomach simply cannot absorb B12, no matter how much you take orally