How B12 Injections Work Injections deliver B12 directly into the muscle, sending it straight into the bloodstream
However, this is not the case because the body absorbs B12 oral supplements and injections differently
The NIH Office of Dietary Supplements and the American Academy of Family Physicians identify the following groups as most vulnerable: Adults over 50 Age-related decline in stomach acid production reduces the ability to release B12 from food proteins
For example, when you take an oral supplement, your body absorbs the B12 through the lining of your stomach
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The result is a confusing landscape