Common and Systemic Side Effects Gastrointestinal Issues: The most common side effect of oral supplementation is mild, transient gastrointestinal (GI) discomfort, which can include mild bloating, cramping, loose stools, or general stomach upset
With an oral supplement, the B12 needs to be absorbed through your digestive system first before getting to your blood, which takes a lot longer
This vitamin is present in dairy products, liver, fish, and meat
The absence of safety data in these populations means that use should be avoided or approached with extreme caution and specialized medical supervision
However, many plant-based foods are fortified with vitamin B12, including some types of plant-based milk, breakfast cereals, and nutritional yeast
Add 5.0 mL bacteriostatic water to one 500 mg vial 100 mg/mL , a convenient dilution where 1 unit = 1 mg on a U-100 syringe