Shots of vitamin B12 are the preferred treatment for patients who develop a deficiency following bariatric surgery, researchers found. In a review of the literature, the strongest evidence supported ...

Subcutaneous injections are a method of administering medication just under the skin, between the fatty tissue and muscle. It allows medication to be absorbed slowly over a longer period of time.

This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Key Takeaways: There’s not much research on B12 shots for weight loss ...

An intramuscular injection delivers medication into a muscle. Doctors frequently use intramuscular injections to administer vaccines and certain other drugs. Injection sites include the upper arm, hip ...

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