By looking at lab results and clinical checks together, we get a full picture of how well B12 injections are working
Possible side effects include injection site pain or redness, mild diarrhea, nausea, itching, headache, or dizziness
The NHS treatment pathway and the 2024 NICE guideline both assume B12 injections are given in a clinical setting against a confirmed deficiency, not self-sourced and self-administered
If youre tired all the time or stuck in your weight loss journey, checking your B12 might be the missing puzzle piece
Vitamin B12 is found exclusively in animal foods or foods fortified with this vitamin, such as: Meat and chicken: especially organ meat and red meat like beef Fish and seafood: especially clams, sardines, tuna, trout, and salmon Dairy: including milk, cheese, and yogurt Eggs: especially egg yolk Fortified foods: breakfast cereal, nutritional yeast, as well as some mock meats or plant milks Supplements, which are widely available in stores and online, are another way to meet your daily requirements