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Benefits Doctors may recommend vitamin B12 shots for people in danger of a deficiency or its complications

Of course, if the pain is getting out of hand, you can also take pain medication

B12 may be injected into a muscle or beneath the skin at 100 mcg every day or alternate days for 7 days, and then every 3 or 4 days for a month

Oral supplements should be taken daily a weekly dose is not recommended

It's vital to: Maintaining the function of the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) Aiding with the production of an insulating layer around some nerve cells (called myelin) Supporting the production of healthy red blood cells Aiding with DNA synthesis Supporting the production of enzymes Helping convert a substance called homocysteine into the essential amino acid methionine Explore men's wellness vitamins and supplements on our telehealth platform

When assessing for vitamin B12 deficiency, in addition to checking a vitamin B12 level, consider ordering a methylmalonic acid level or a holotranscobalamin level and CBC (to assess for red blood cell size)