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Without enough vitamin B12, you might get megaloblastic anemia
However, the effect of oral vitamin B 12 varies among patients (13), and the available randomized controlled trials comparing the two treatment regimens are considered to be of low quality (14)
doi: 10.7326/0003-4819-121-12-199412150-00009 7 IOM (2015)
Boosting metabolism Supporting fat breakdown Enhancing energy for workouts Reducing water retention These effects make B12 shots especially popular in medical weight loss programs, or as part of a broader wellness plan
Restoring a deficiency can help you feel like yourself again, but if your levels are already normal, adding more B12 will not create extra energy or other effects your body cannot use