Goodman says, though some people require them for the long term. Your healthcare provider will make recommendations based on your B12 level, age, diet and overall health
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Here at Integrative Medicine, Laser and Aesthetics in West Carmel, we recommend trying our vitamin IV infusions, which contain both B12 and Vitamin C
For example, one study in the medical journal Nutrients found that long-term B12 supplementation reduced pain and improved some nervous system functions like control of sweating
However, older adults, those on certain medications or with gastrointestinal issues, and people who follow a plant-based diet may be more at risk of deficiency
Common side effects include pain or redness at the injection site, mild diarrhea, itching, and swelling