The injection takes just a few seconds and is generally well-tolerated, with most patients describing it as a brief pinch
While most people get enough B12 from the food they eat, however, some people struggle to absorb enough B12 from their diet, leading to a deficiency

Normal vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature) and body mass index (BMI) between 18 and 30 kg/m 2 Suboptimal vitamin B12 status (deficient to borderline 200300 pg/mL), defined as serum B12 levels within the lower end of the reference range (234894 pg/mL) Able to provide informed written consent Able to comply with study procedures and follow-up visits as outlined in the protocol 2.2.2 Exclusion criteria Known hypersensitivity or allergy to oral vitamin B12 supplements or any of its components Known history of cobalt allergy or sensitivity Severe malabsorption syndromes, including pernicious anemia or intestinal disorders affecting vitamin B12 absorption Current use of acetaminophen, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotics, antacids, proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), multivitamins, or nutritional supplements containing vitamin B12 History of gastric bypass surgery or other procedures that significantly alter GI anatomy or function Significant renal impairment (estimated glomerular filtration rate [eGFR] 0.05) Supplementary Table 1

Some of the symptoms include: tingling or numbness in the hands, feet or legs cognitive difficulties or memory loss a swollen, inflamed tongue difficulty walking/balance issues anaemia depression weakness fatigue The only way to know for sure is through a blood test
Your provider at AVIA will help finetune a schedule that matches your lifestyle and outcomes
No refrigeration requirements