By selecting the correct site for injection, and understanding proper techniques, you can ensure better absorption and efficacy of vitamin B12, helping to support your overall health goals
Remove the needle from the container and give a slight push on the syringe to dispel a tiny amount of the vitamin B12 supplement before you insert the needle into your skin to ensure the air is out of the syringe
Preparing for an Injection Describe any symptoms you've been experiencing to your doctor, especially things like mental fogginess and overall fatigue, so your doctor can make an assessment
Here are the best vitamin B12 injection sites for each method: Subcutaneous B12 injection sites Usually, the best places to give yourself a B12 shot subcutaneously are the abdomen, thigh, and upper arm, as you can see in this illustration: Although not shown above, the buttock is another good site for B12 shots