[1] [3] Patients with dietary deficiency and intact absorption may require less frequent injections or may be suitable for high-dose oral supplementation instead (typically 50-150 micrograms of cyanocobalamin daily between meals)
In a study of 10 healthy male volunteers, omeprazole, in doses of 20 mg-40 mg per day, caused a significant decrease in the oral absorption of methylcobalamin, vitamin B12
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Mayo Clinic notes that there is no solid proof B12 injections help with weight loss in people who are not deficient
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So, if your test results confirm a vitamin B12 deficiency, your provider may recommend an intramuscular injection, oral supplementation, dietary changes, or something else