Balanced diets that include a range of food groups usually provide adequate B vitamins, whereas restrictive diets may contribute to deficiencies
You may need a supplement if you: Eat a vegetarian or vegan diet and dont consume enough foods that contain the vitamins Take heartburn medications Have had weight loss surgery Have a disease that affects your stomach lining or gut, such as IBD or Crohns disease Have or are at risk of getting age-related macular degeneration (AMD) Are older and dont get enough B vitamins through your diet In many cases, you may not need a B complex supplement, but a single B vitamin supplement
If you are taking vitamin B12, there are some drugs to avoid, or you may have to change the dosage times, because they might stop your body from absorbing the vitamin
These are more considerations of medications affecting vitamin status (rather than the vitamin affecting the medication), but they illustrate the clinical judgment required when co-administering this injection with certain treatments
the benefits can be increased energy, better neurological function, and ensuring your body has what it needs for optimal health