how to inject yourself with b12 Shots at Home: How, Where & Often How to Use These 4

B12 shots are typically administered in the upper outer quadrant of the gluteal muscle (the gluteus medius)

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In contrast, IM injections can be painful, and are more error-prone than injecting into fat

Many health authorities recommend that adults over 50 years take a daily vitamin B12 supplement, usually in the range of 25100 micrograms per day, and/or consume foods fortified with vitamin B12

Your ThinWorks provider can evaluate your levels, confirm the correct form (cyanocobalamin or methylcobalamin), and train you on injection technique before sending you home with supplies