SIGNS & CONSEQUENCES OF VITAMIN B12 DEFICIENCY Because vitamin B12 must be obtained from the diet, ensuring you are eating a variety of foods is essential to prevent its deficiency
Regular treatments may be recommended for lasting benefits
Others note temporary tiredness during the initial adjustment period
The injection allows the body to absorb B12 without going through the digestive system
Try folate-rich food sources like broccoli, Brussels sprouts, leafy green vegetables, cabbage, kale, spring greens, spinach, peas, chickpeas, kidney beans, liver (avoid this during pregnancy), and breakfast cereals fortified with folic acid
The exact absorption rate is hard to predict, but this sustained release should help maintain steadier blood levels of B12