VITAMIN B12 INJECTIONS

What is B12?

B12 is an important water-soluble vitamin that many people have a deficiency in. Approximately 85% of the population actually has a deficiency in this vitamin. B12 plays a very important role in our brain's functioning and helps produce DNA as well as red blood cells. B12 contains the mineral cobalt. This is a vitamin that is stored in the liver, so a deficiency can take a long time to appear. B12 deficiencies can lead to neurological issues and anaemia, so B12 injections are the best way to get B12 into the body. 

 

Some of the reasons people have a B12 deficiency are:

• Age

• vegan or vegetarian diet (although meat-eaters can lack it too).

• Weight loss surgery

• Intestinal surgery

• Crohn’s disease

• Celiac disease

• Anaemia

• Pregnancy

• Medication

• Diabetes

• Alcohol abuse

• Smoking

 

Symptoms of a B12 deficiency:

• Tiredness

• Changes in vision

• Headaches

• Depressions

• Feeling faint

• Constipation

• Ulcers

• Memory loss

• Problems with cognitive functions

• Paraesthesia (pins and needles)

• Heart palpitations

• Swelling or yellowing of the tongue

 

The benefits of B12 Injections:

• Production of red blood cells

• Maintaining a healthy nervous system

• Helps build DNA

• Helps sleeping patterns

• Helps with hair loss

• Increases energy

• Increases metabolism

• Generally, it helps boost the immune system.

• Improved mental clarity

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Contraindications of B12 Injections:

B12 injections are not suitable for the following people:

• Pregnant or breast-feeding women

• Anyone suffering from liver disease

• Someone who is suffering from an infection

• Someone with an iron or folic acid deficiency

• A cold or anything affecting your sinuses

• Anyone taking medication that can affect the bone marrow

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Foods that contain B12:

You are more likely to have a B12 deficiency if you don’t eat these foods.

• Fish

• Beef

• Liver

• Chicken

• Fortified cereals

• Low-fat milk and cheese

• Eggs

• Spinach