B12 shots contain about 100 micrograms of B12, which is roughly 40 times the recommended daily value for an average healthy adult (2.4 micrograms)
Understanding the real data behind B12 injections versus oral supplements is the first step toward making a smart health decision this spring
International Journal of Molecular Sciences
See a doctor if you have high B12 and High B12 on a blood test doesnt always require action, but certain combinations warrant prompt evaluation: B12 above 1,000 pg/mL without supplementation or injections Unexplained fatigue, weight loss, abdominal pain, or night sweats alongside elevated B12 Abnormal liver function tests (ALT, AST, bilirubin) or kidney markers (creatinine, GFR) on the same panel Abnormal complete blood count (CBC), especially elevated white blood cells, red blood cells, or platelets B12 levels that are rising over serial measurements without a clear dietary or supplement explanation What to do about high B12 levels There is no specific treatment for high vitamin B12 because the B12 level itself is almost never the problem
And so she gave me a shot in the arm." The Toronto woman said she switched to an over-the-counter supplement once her levels returned to normal