The cause of B12 deficiency, vegetarian diet, pregnancy, and breastfeeding, can impact the dosage and duration of therapy
But Kristin Zimmerman, associate professor in the department of pharmacotherapy and outcomes science at Virginia Commonwealth Universitys School of Pharmacy in Richmond, grew suspicious several years ago when her mom, who was in her late 60s and living on Floridas Gold Coast, quietly signed up for vitamin B12 injections from a new wellness clinic that had opened at the local mall
LipoLean is $35 per injection
Additionally, injections given too close together can cause the body to become overwhelmed, leading to potential side effects
It is administered either intramuscularly or subcutaneously