Suggested Reading: The Keto Diet for Beginners Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Certain conditions like pregnancy and breastfeeding may increase the need for vitamin B12
The common ones are a little stinging, redness or swelling at the site, a small harmless lump, or occasional bruising if a tiny blood vessel is caught
Learn about the foods you should eat to make sure you get enough vitamin B12 in your diet
peas, beans and lentils), and citrus fruit (see HealthLink BCs page on Getting Enough Folic Acid (Folate) for dietary information)
Injections, on the other hand, provide high bioavailability and typically result in faster improvement of symptoms Injections may be a better choice if: Youve been diagnosed with a B12 deficiency You follow a vegetarian or vegan diet You take medications that impair absorption You want faster, more noticeable results Ideal B12 Injection Dosage & Frequency Theres no one-size-fits-all dosage for B12 injections