B12 Injections

What are the symptoms of a B12 deficiency?

Someone who is deficient in Vitamin B12 may show signs of the following symptoms: difficulty thinking and remembering, fatigue, heart palpitations, pale skin, numbing and tingling in the hands and feet, dementia, mood changes, sore tongue, low appetite and constipation. 

Can I have a B12 injection while pregnant or breast feeding?

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding you need to get a note from your GP 

If I take a B12 supplement already, can I still have the injection?

Yes, as it is impossible to overdose as any excess B12 will be flushed out of your system. Injections are a more effective and faster way of elevating a B12 deficiency.

What are the benefits?

Some of the benefits you will see are:

Improved energy and stamina, Improved sleep quality and duration, Higher metabolism, Improved mental clarity and a Balanced immune system.

Does the injection hurt?

It can be a little unpleasant but it’s over within less than a minute

How long until I feel results & how long does it last?

It can take up to a week but normally you will start to feel the benefits after a couple of days. The results from one treatment will last about a week. This is why multiple sessions are advised to build up your B12 reserves, once a week for 4 weeks and then once a month.

Are there any side effects?

Normally no, apart from an achy muscle at the injection site which normally does not last for more than an hour or so. If any other adverse side-effects experience such as dizziness sickness diarrhoea it is more than likely be 12 is unsuitable for you, although this is extremely rare. 

Does it help you loose weight?

Some weight clinics offer vitamin B12 injections as part of their weight loss programs as proponents of vitamin B12 injection give you more energy and boost your metabolism, helping you shed unwanted pounds. If you’re hoping to lose weight, resist the lure of quick and easy solutions.