B12 Injections

Why choose injectable B12?

B12 injections have been used for a long-time especially by many politicians and famous personalities. There are several reasons to get an injection of B12 rather than take sublingual tablets such as:

• Injections contain 500 times more vitamin B12 than the recommended daily dosage.
• When injected, B12 is easily absorbed by the body and then utilized in the formation of red blood cells as well as aiding in the maintenance of a healthy nervous and cardiovascular system.
• The 3 major health benefits of vitamin B12 injections are an increase in energy, improved sleep patterns, and a feeling of alertness. Since injections are absorbed more easily you’ll be able to reap the health benefits faster.
• Gives an immediate boost for the immune system and quickly generates a positive mood and feeling of overall wellness.

When injected, Vitamin B12 is absorbed by the body and then used to help formulate red blood cells and facilitate proper cardiovascular and nervous system functions. B12 also helps break down carbohydrates so the body can use them as energy.

A “booster shot” of energy.

B12 is one of eight B vitamins that help convert carbohydrates so the body can use them as fuel or energy. And more energy leads to an improved lifestyle and can boost your weight loss. Since B12 is water-soluble, meaning your body easily pushes out any extra through urine once you’ve absorbed what you need, there is no concern about overdosing on B12. Adults over 50 and vegetarians are more likely to suffer from B-12 deficiency, so B-12 injections may be ideal for older individuals trying to manage their health.

How do these injections help with weight loss?

By speeding up the rate at which the body breaks down protein, fat, and carbohydrates, both B12 and B6 injections help mitigate weight through helping your body metabolize efficiently. B6 also aids in turning glycogen into glucose which increases the energy level of the body without the need to ingest more carbohydrates, thus functioning as a natural appetite suppressant.

Do they help increase energy?

Yes — both B12 and B6 injections help increase energy. Vitamin B12 aids in the production of red blood cells, which increase overall energy. Vitamin B6 improves the body’s metabolism, thus helping the body to be more efficient and energetic throughout the day.

How often should I get my B12 and B6 injections?

For those with Vitamin deficiencies, we recommend getting injections 1-2 times monthly. Others may find that monthly injections work best for them. For more information on dosages, please contact our health center directly.

Are the injections painful?

Most patients report minimal to no pain during injections. Prior to every injection, our technicians anesthetize the area to ensure maximum comfort.

Are you at risk for B12 deficiency?

There are many causes of vitamin B12 deficiency. Surprisingly, two of them are practices often undertaken to improve health: a vegetarian diet and weight-loss surgery.

Plants don’t make vitamin B12. The only foods that deliver it are meat, eggs, poultry, dairy products and other foods from animals. Strict vegetarians and vegans are at high risk for developing a B12 deficiency if they don’t eat grains that have been fortified with the vitamin or take a vitamin supplement. People who have stomach stapling or other forms of weight-loss surgery are also more likely to be low in vitamin B12 because the operation interferes with the body’s ability to extract vitamin B12 from food.

While it is rare for a younger person to be vitamin B12 deficient, it is common for older individuals to suffer from mild B12 deficiency simply due to the aging process in general.

A B12 deficiency can be slow to develop meaning symptoms appear gradually and intensify over time. They can also come on relatively quickly. Given the array of symptoms, the condition can be overlooked or confused with something else. The most common symptoms of B12 deficiency include:

• Strange sensations, numbness or tingling in the hands, legs or feet
• Difficulty walking (staggering, balance problems)
• Anemia
• Swollen, inflamed tongue
• Yellowed skin (jaundice)
• Difficulty thinking and reasoning (cognitive difficulties) or memory loss
• Paranoia or hallucinations
• Weakness
• Fatigue

A serious vitamin B12 deficiency can be corrected in two ways: weekly shots of B12 or daily high-dose B12 pills.