Best Candidates for B12 Shots for Weight Loss While it can be an effective solution for a large number of people, not everyone will benefit from additional b12
For training days, inject 30 to 60 minutes before exercise
Here's your shopping list for success: Syringe : A small 1 ml to 3 ml syringe works perfectly Two needles : A purple drawing needle (21G) to pull the B12 from its container, and a thinner blue (23G) or green (21G) needle for the actual injection B12 medication : This comes in either a glass ampoule or rubber-topped vial (remember, this requires a prescription!) Alcohol swabs : To clean both the injection site and vial top Gauze or cotton balls : Just in case there's a tiny bit of bleeding Adhesive bandage : Optional, but nice to have on hand Sharps container : This isn't optionalyou'll need a proper container for safe needle disposal Clean gloves : Not absolutely necessary, but recommended if you have them In the US, you can't just pick up B12 injections at your local pharmacy without a prescription
The material here is a research-grade lyophilized peptide vial documented for in vitro laboratory use only, with no patient-directed preparation, prescription pathway, or dispensing workflow involved
Doctors may order blood tests to check B12 levels in some patients with nerve problems
Your doctor is your primary source of advice on your weight loss goals, as every individual's situation is different
