Being deficient in B12 can have an effect on your energy levels, skin tone, mood, balance, mobility, breathing, and vision. If you’re struggling to get in enough B12 through diet alone, our Vitamin B12 injections can help you feel more like yourself again.
There are two types of vitamin B12 injections: hydroxocobalamin and cyanocobalamin. We tend to use hydroxocobalamin as it stays in the body for longer; these injections help restore the right balance of this essential vitamin to enhance your mood, energy, and sleep.
Vitamin B12 is involved in the production of DNA & red blood cells and plays an important role in the creation of mood-regulating chemicals in the brain. When your body doesn’t have enough B12, you can develop a deficiency, which can lead to neurological problems or pernicious anemia. Vitamin B12 shots prevent or treat this deficiency by raising your blood levels.
B12 is found naturally in animal foods, making a deficiency extremely common in vegetarians and vegans who get little to no B12 from their diet. But even some meat eaters don’t absorb the vitamin very well. Those at risk of deficiency include:
A B12 deficiency comes with a range of mild to severe symptoms. The most common are fatigue, mood swings, mouth ulcers, pins and needles, and vision impairment. It’s best to have a chat over your symptoms with your doctor before visiting our clinic.
The benefits of B12 shots can include:
