Chronic high-dose pyridoxine can cause sensory neuropathymanifesting as numbness, tingling, or gait instabilityemphasizing the need for appropriate dosing and periodic reassessment
They are effective and cause minimal side effects
Alternatives include sterile water for injection (single-use, no preservative) or normal saline for injection (sterile saltwater solution)
B12 supplements may also improve mood and reduce symptoms of depression, as well as improve skin and hair health by promoting cell growth and repair
The good news is that many vegan multivitamins have well above our lower range for B12 of 5 g, such as VegLife (100 g), DEVA (100 g), and Veg 1 (25 g)
The drawing needle is typically a bit thicker, or larger in gauge, which makes pulling the vitamin solution into the syringe much smoother and quicker