They inject the vitamin into the fat just under the skin, often in the belly or upper arm
Avoiding Environmental Toxins : Reducing exposure to chemicals in personal care products, household cleaners, and processed foods can lessen the toxic load on your body
After having a B12 shot, a person should monitor for adverse symptoms and seek medical help if they experience: severe pain at the injection site mild diarrhea a swelling sensation in the body temporary itching of the skin In rare cases, a person may also be at risk of: pulmonary edema peripheral vascular thrombosis, which involves blood clots polycythemia vera, which is a type of blood cancer If anyone experiences difficulty breathing, hives, and swelling, they need emergency medical help
Hydroxocobalamin is another type of vitamin B12 injection
They all use the same U-100 scale, where 1 unit equals 0.01 mL, so a given dose is the same number of units on any of them
Legal status varies by compound