Vitamin B12

Why we need Vitamin B12
B12 is a water-soluble vitamin, vitamin B12 is essential to everybody. It has many functions and benefits, but it’s predominantly known for its role in helping your body produce red blood cells. It also helps the body convert food into glucose—in other words, the creation of energy. Adequate levels of vitamin B12 are also required for a healthy nervous system, pregnancy, and the ability to produce DNA.

Found naturally in animal products like clams, salmon, cottage cheese, and beef, vitamin B12 is also added to fortified foods, along with oral supplementations or injections. As an omnivore, there are a variety of different ingredients with high levels of vitamin B12 however, there are certain groups of people who need supplementation.

Benefits of Vitamin B12 Injections

A vitamin B12 injection can bring on immediate health benefits. It increases energy levels and concentration, may improve metabolism, boosts the immune system, and aids in restful sleep. Since this vitamin is essential for DNA synthesis, nerve cell health, red blood cell formation, and neurological function, a vitamin B12 injection can make a real impact.

How Often Should I Get a Vitamin B12 Injection?

Keep in mind that everyone is different and has unique needs. As a whole a course of 3 injections a month apart is recommended, but health benefits can be felt after just one shot. If your body does not need to added B12, it will just remove it in your urine.

Symptoms of Vitamin B12 Deficiency

The human liver stores several years’ worth of vitamin B12, so having a deficiency isn’t very common. However, it’s important to know what your levels are, after all, vitamin B12 deficiency can cause damage to your nerves and affect brain function. A few symptoms of B12 deficiency include: Conditions of the small intestine (Crohn’s disease), anemia, fatigue, constipation, poor balance, memory loss, shortness of breath, and more. If you suffer from any of these symptoms please consult with your GP for a blood test to determine if you are deficient.

PRIOR TO TREATMENT

Come with a loose fitting sleeve to allow unrestricted access to the injection area
Eat and drink before attending your appointment.
Do not consume alcohol at least 24 hours before undergoing B12 injections, as alcohol can thin the blood and increase the possibility of bruising/ excessive bleeding.
Avoid medications like Blood Thinners such as Aspirin or Anti Inflammatories for 3 days prior to your treatment.
Please stop taking any B12 Supplements for 2 weeks prior to treatment

VITAMIN B12 SHOTS ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR:

Sensitivity to vitamin B12 and or COBOLT allergy
Leber's disease, which affects the optic nerve.
kidney problems.
Hypokalemia, or low potassium levels.
Deficiencies in other nutrients, particularly Confirmed B12 deficiency, folic acid or iron.
Pregnant or breastfeeding.

AFTERCARE

Avoid Alcohol for 48 hours after treatment
Avoid strenuous exercise for 48 hour after treatment
Avoid touching the affected area for 6 hours after treatment
Avoid blood thinning medication such as Aspirin for 72 hours
Expect possible swelling and dull ache around injection site for up to 24 hours
Bruising in the injection site is possible
B12 injections can cause mild stomach upset in some individuals.
If you start to become very unwell or show symptoms of Anaphylaxis please contact 111 immediately