The National Institutes of Health recommend the following daily dosage of vitamin B12: Birth to 6 months: 0.4 micrograms Infants 712 months: 0.5 micrograms Children 13 years: 0.9 micrograms Children 48 years: 1.2 micrograms Children 913 years: 1.8 micrograms Teens 1418 years: 2.4 micrograms Adult men and women 1850 years: 2.4 micrograms Adult men and women over 50 years: 25250 micrograms Women who are pregnant: 2.6 micrograms Women who are breastfeeding: 2.8 micrograms Adults over the age of 50 are at a greater risk of vitamin B12 deficiency because they tend to produce less stomach acid, which is needed to convert the vitamin properly
When you get B12 shots, a water soluble vitamin, it increases the metabolism in your cells
so do not place it near the freezer compartment where freezing could occur, and dont leave it at room temperature or in a hot car
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Anemia can be due to various underlying causes, including: Nutritional deficiencies (such as iron, vitamin B12, or folate deficiency) Chronic diseases Genetic factors Bone marrow disorders The condition can manifest with various symptoms, such as: Fatigue Weakness Paleness Shortness of breath Rapid heartbeat What are the causes of Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia