B12 injections are one of the more common treatments we provide, and one of the questions we hear most is a fair one: are they safe
But including foods high in these vitamins (like whole grains, meats, eggs, dairy, leafy greens, nuts) as tolerated can help maintain levels once the course of injections is over
After receiving your Vitamin B12 shot, you may be asked to remain in our office briefly so our staff can monitor for any immediate allergic reactions, especially if this is your first injection
Here are two of the most notable experiments to date: In an 11-day study, obese mice treated with 20mg/kg of 5-amino-1MQ trice daily experienced a 5.1% weight reduction from baseline, while control mice gained 1.4% in body weight
In the UK, hydroxocobalamin injections are prescription-only medicines and should only be administered when clinically indicated