Heres my game plan: Test for intrinsic factor antibodies if my doctor offers this Try high-dose sublingual B12 (5000mcg daily) for 8 weeks as a test If my B12 stays below 400 pg/mL, go straight to injections Calculate the cost difference to justify the investment The 10% Rule If youre absorbing less than 10% of your oral B12 (you can estimate this by comparing your supplement dose to your blood response), weekly shots often cost less than daily high-dose pills
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Fortified Foods: Many breakfast cereals, plant-based milks, and nutritional yeast are fortified with B12, offering great options for those on a plant-based diet
The wrist presents several suitable subcutaneous injection sites depending on the condition being addressed
These shots are delivered directly into the bloodstream which bypasses the gastrointestinal system and ensures that the body gets a sufficient amount of vitamin B12 stores to function optimally
By increasing your vitamin b12 intake with injections, you will be able to properly develop your red blood cells, or hemoglobin, which will transport oxygen and nutrients effectively throughout the cells of your body to produce the energy that your body requires
