Vitamin B-12 - Mayo Clinic
www.mayoclinic.org › drugs-supplements-vitamin-b12Jul 17, 2021 · While the recommended daily amount of vitamin B-12 for adults is 2.4 micrograms, higher doses have been found to be safe. Your body absorbs only as much as it needs, and any excess passes through your urine. High doses of vitamin B-12, such as those used to treat a deficiency, might cause: Headache Nausea and vomiting Diarrhea Fatigue or weakness