Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 injection benefits include higher energy levels, increased metabolism that results in weight loss for many people, improved sleep duration and quality, better concentration, and a boosted mood. They are also associated with reduced fatigue, decreased stress, improved immune support, and a reduced risk of dementia and cognitive decline for some older people.

Vitamin B12 is vital to the proper functioning of your nervous system, including your brain, and every cell in your body relies on it for metabolism to produce energy, with even DNA synthesis depending on it. It also plays a key role in developing red blood cells, and without enough B12, your blood cannot transmit oxygen to your cells properly, which can lead to anemia that leaves you feeling weak and exhausted.

Anyone can find themselves low on vitamin B12, but certain groups are more likely to be deficient, including vegetarians and vegans, since B12 comes largely from animal products. People with conditions such as ALS, diabetes, and muscular dystrophy, as well as those with intestinal conditions like celiac disease or Crohn’s disease, are also more likely to experience vitamin B12 deficiency.

Low energy is one of the key signs of vitamin B12 deficiency, so persistent fatigue or lethargy is a good reason to have your levels checked. Other symptoms that may point to deficiency include vertigo, headaches, irritability, a swollen or sore tongue, depressed mood, constipation, numbness in the hands or feet, and memory and concentration issues.

The ability to absorb vitamin B12 tends to lessen with age, and deficiency is so common that 85% of older people fail to get enough of this vital vitamin from their diet. A protein called intrinsic factor, which is needed to absorb B12, diminishes so greatly with age that physicians assume no one over the age of 70 produces it naturally any longer, making supplemental B12 more important for older individuals.

If you are a vegetarian or vegan, there is a 90% chance you are not getting enough B12 from your diet, and others simply do not absorb it well. During digestion, a glycoprotein called intrinsic factor helps absorb B12 into the blood, so if your body does not generate enough of it, you are at risk of deficiency, anemia, and nervous system issues, as are people who have had intestinal surgery or diseases.

Your body does not make vitamin B12 on its own, so you can only get adequate amounts through food or supplements, both of which must be absorbed through the stomach and intestinal tract. If you have any condition that prevents proper absorption, oral supplements may not supply what you need, which is why the injectable form goes straight into your bloodstream to deliver B12 directly to your tissues for the full, sustained effect.

Our physician at Hormonally Balanced helps determine how often you need regular vitamin B12 injections, since the right frequency varies from person to person. Some people take them once a month, while others benefit from them weekly or every other week, and the effects of each shot can last from several days to a few weeks.

Hormonally Balanced makes vitamin B12 injections easy and affordable, with low prices of only $50 a shot or an even more affordable $40 with a membership. The clinic also makes sure you are a good candidate for B12 shots, for instance, checking that you do not have any pre-existing kidney problems and that you will not need any extra blood work, which keeps the process simple.

At Hormonally Balanced, the team is ready to help you boost your energy, enhance your mood, and improve your cognitive function with regular vitamin B12 injections under medical supervision. To take a step forward for your health, you can make an appointment by calling 781-730-3270 or reaching out through hormonallybalanced.com/contact-us.