Why We Must Have Vitamin B12 A water-soluble vitamin, vitamin B12 is essential to everybody
however, consultation with a healthcare professional is advised to determine the appropriate dosage and form of supplementation
At Lifeline Primary Care, our approach is always evidence-based and personalized
In such cases, the NHS standard treatment is intramuscular hydroxocobalamin injections, typically given every 2-3 months for maintenance after an initial loading regimen
For instance, injecting in the same spot repeatedly can lead to tissue damage and irritation, which is why a skilled professional will always rotate injection sites
Your vitamin B12 levels can be easily determined by a simple blood test, and this test will help your doctor decide what level of treatment is suitable for your health needs