B12 (typically cyanocobalamin or methylcobalamin) is placed directly into the muscle, so it is reliably absorbed into the bloodstream and carried to the cells that need it
Gauze, a cotton ball, and/or an adhesive bandage B12 Injection Sites Choose a B12 injection site thats easy to see and access using both hands, says Foxx
Better Sleep Quality B12 plays a vital role in regulating melatonin, the hormone that controls your sleep-wake cycle
In deficiency, the body makes abnormally large, inefficient cells (megaloblastic anemia)
In addition, if your deficiency is caused by intestinal problems (such as celiac disease or Crohns disease), the effectiveness of oral supplements may be greatly reduced because the bodys ability to absorb vitamins through the intestines has been impaired