Other people who may have a higher risk of B12 deficiency include older adults and people with some digestive system conditions
Drawing 10 units from a 5mg/mL solution gives you 0.5mg
The NIH states that the following are the average daily recommended amounts of B12 for different age groups: Infants 06 months: 0.4 microgram Infants 712 months: 0.5 microgram Toddlers 13 years: 0.9 microgram Children 48 years: 1.2 micrograms Children 913 years: 1.8 micrograms Adult men and women over age 14: 2.4 micrograms Women who are pregnant: 2.6 micrograms Women who are breastfeeding: 2.8 micrograms Here are some tips for how to choose the vitamin B12 dosage that is right for you: If you know that you are deficient in B12, you may need to take a high dose to begin with, up to 10,000 micrograms per day in some cases, to bring your levels up
Deficiency: Individuals with a deficiency due to dietary restrictions (like vegans), certain medical conditions (such as pernicious anemia or gastrointestinal disorders), or absorption issues may require injections
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