At age 50, everyone, regardless of diet should start supplementing with B12-fortified foods or supplements but over age 65 only high-dose daily supplements may suffice
For B12 deficiency, a typical injection dose is 1,000 micrograms (mcg) once a week for 4 to 8 weeks, then monthly
Ask the injector if you can downsize the needle gauge
Geriatric Dosing Considerations Older adults often have health issues and take many medicines
Even if you arent an amateur or professional athlete, you can still benefit from the improved energy levels and endurance that B12 shots or intravenous (IV) solutions can provide you
GH therapy for growth hormone deficiency in adults has been shown to reduce fat mass by 2.1 kg and increase lean mass by an equal amount, supporting the use of GHRPs like Ipamorelin for body composition improvement (Newman et al., JCEM)