b12 injections while breastfeeding Vitamin (Cyanocobalamin Injections) — Mountainside Medical Are vitamin B12 injections safe

Neurological changes A lack of vitamin B12 can cause neurological problems, which affect your nervous system, such as: vision problems memory loss pins and needles loss of physical co-ordination (ataxia), which can affect your whole body and cause difficulty speaking or walking damage to parts of the nervous system (peripheral neuropathy), particularly in the legs If neurological problems do develop, they can sometimes be irreversible

The kit includes the essentials needed for self-administration and is designed for individuals who have been prescribed or recommended B12 therapy

People with digestive conditions such as Crohn's disease, celiac disease, or other inflammatory bowel conditions often have a compromised gut lining and cannot absorb oral B12 efficiently

Dietary and Lifestyle Risk Factors Certain diets and lifestyle factors also increase the risk of B12 deficiency

Metaxas C, Mathis D, Jeger C et al (2017) Early biomarker response and patient preferences to oral and intramuscular Vitamin B12 substitution in primary care: a randomized parallel-group trial

Other benefits may include: Increased libido