For those with absorption issues, gastrointestinal conditions, or severe deficiencies, injections provide a fast, reliable, and efficient solution that oral supplements simply cannot match
However, someone with a more severe, long-standing deficiency might need to wait a little longer, possibly requiring multiple injections over several weeks or months to fully replenish their B12 stores and reverse symptoms
Being a vegetarian or vegan : This group consumes less foods that are naturally high in vitamin B12, such as beef and poultry (and sometimes dairy and fish too), which means their intake of vitamin B12 is lower whether their absorption is adequate or not
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