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Treatment Overview & Aftercare Treatment duration: 30 minutes About Vitamin B12 Injections Vitamin B12 injections are a safe and effective way to replenish your B12 levels During the procedure Area cleansing at injection site Injection given into chosen area Before your appointment Avoid alcohol 24 hours before Increase water intake before treatment for optimum results Inform of any changes in medications or conditions Procedure details An injection is usually given into your upper arm, but your practitioner may choose a different site depending on your needs Duration of effect Our suggestion is to have one Vitamin B12 injection at weekly intervals, up to four doses (so four doses over four weeks)
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Its important to note that the usual daily amount is meant to prevent deficiency
In the duodenum, pancreatic enzymes break down haptocorrin which allows the pH change to trigger the transfer of B12 to the intrinsic factor (IF) which is a protein made by the stomach
For people with absorption problems, such as pernicious anaemia, injections are medically necessary as oral supplements will not be absorbed effectively
