Vegetarians and vegans: Since B-12 is primarily found in animal products, these dietary choices may lead to deficiency
Around 50% to 98% of vitamin B12 is excreted from the body 48 hours after injection
extra B12 is excreted if levels are normal Weight Loss: little evidence B12 shots cause weight loss Mood: helps if mood issues come from deficiency but not a standalone depression treatment The key takeaway is that B12's benefits come from correcting a deficiency, not supplying extra boosts to healthy individuals
Clinical signs of B12 deficiency include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, poor absorption of food (malabsorption syndrome), constipation, gas, weight loss, fatigue, lethargy, abdominal pain, and diarrhea