If you have had low B12 levels, some of the benefits of the shots can include an increase in cognitive functioning, more energy, and an overall improvement in a sense of physical and mental well-being
Their true frequency and cause are unknown, and long-term risks, drug interactions, and safe-use groups have not been established
Who Is a Good Candidate for B12 and Lipo Shots
Other groups who may benefit include: Patients following gastric surgery (gastrectomy, bariatric procedures) where intrinsic factor production or absorption sites are compromised Individuals with malabsorption disorders such as Crohn's disease, coeliac disease, or chronic pancreatitis Strict vegans and vegetarians with dietary insufficiency, though oral supplementation is usually tried first Elderly patients with atrophic gastritis or reduced gastric acid production Patients on long-term metformin or proton pump inhibitors, which can impair B12 absorption [6] [8] Individuals with nitrous oxide exposure (recreational or medical), which can cause functional B12 deficiency Diagnosis typically involves serum B12 measurement, with levels below approximately 148 pmol/L (though thresholds vary between laboratories) generally indicating deficiency