For example, a 1 mL solution with 1000 mcg/mL is the same as 1 mg/mL
Many opt to take supplemental B12 alongside a folate supplement to avoid this risk (23, 24)
Yes, they are
[6] [25] At levels only slightly below normal, deficiency can result in fatigue, headaches, feeling faint, rapid breathing, pale skin, numbness or tingling, poor appetite, heartburn, poor balance, difficulty walking, poor reflexes, blurred vision, memory problems, depression, irritability, inattention, cognitive decline, dementia, and even psychosis
B12 shots are typically administered in the upper outer quadrant of the gluteal muscle (the gluteus medius)
Standard initial treatment for patients: Without neurological involvement: 1000 g intramuscularly three times a week for two weeks