Treatment and prevention
Most people can get enough vitamin B12 from dietary sources. But a physician can prescribe or recommend supplements for vitamin B12 deficiency in older adults.
You can also get B12 supplements from drug stores or choose between brands online, and most multivitamins contain vitamin B12. People can take B12 supplements through oral tablets, sublingual tablets that dissolve under the tongue, or injections.
A doctor can provide you with the right advice on the correct dosage of this vitamin. If you have trouble absorbing vitamin B12, you may need shots to treat your deficiency. But as always, we recommend you speak with your doctor.
…On that note, click “next” to see a list of foods that are fantastic sources of vitamin b12.
