Vitamin Injections

B12

Function of B12

Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin, also known as cobalamin.

It plays a vital role in brain function and the production of DNA and red blood cells.

Low levels of vitamin B12 have been linked to a decline in brain function and fatigue.

There may be a link between low vitamin B12 levels and depression.

Low blood levels of vitamin B12 have been linked with reduced bone mass. It is suggested that taking vitamin B12 may reduce your risk of osteoporosis.

Why supplement?

The absorption of vitamin B12 depends on a protein produced in your stomach, called intrinsic factor.

Intrinsic factor binds to vitamin B12, so that you can absorb it into the blood. People who don’t produce enough intrinsic factor can become deficient.

Deficiency is common in elderly people, because the ability to absorb vitamin B12 decreases with age.

Those who have had intestinal surgery, and those with conditions that affect the gut, such as Crohn’s disease or celiac disease, are also at risk.

Kindly note that, we do not claim to treat, cure or prevent disease. Our perspective is from a place of wellbeing.

 

B12 Deficiency

Supplementing with vitamin B12 is common, because deficiency is widespread. Deficiency is common, in people who follow a vegetarian or vegan diet.

Up to 90% of people following these diets have a deficiency

This is because B12 is only found naturally in animal derived sources

However, vegans and vegetarians are not the only ones who are deficient. Some meat eaters do not absorb B12 effectively.

Many people regularly get injections with vitamin B12.

These are claimed to help with energy levels, brain function and weight loss.

Sources of Dietary B12

Let Food Be Thy Medicine

-Hippocrates

  • Liver: 1/3 cup (75 g) provides 881% of the recommended dietary intake

  • Beef kidney: 1/3 cup (75 g) provides 311% of the recommended dietary intake

  • Trout: 1/3 cup (75 g) provides 61% of the recommended dietary intake

  • Canned salmon: 1/3 cup (75 g) provides 61% of the recommended dietary intake

  • Ground beef: 1/3 cup (75 g) provides 40% of the recommended dietary intake.

  • Eggs: 2 large eggs provide 25% of the recommended dietary intake

  • Milk: 1 cup (250 ml) provides 20% of the recommended dietary intake

  • Chicken: 1/3 cup (75 g) provides 3% of the recommended dietary intake


Supplement with B12 Injections

We offer B12 injections directly into the deltoid muscle to increase the usable amount available to the cells in our body. One injection may provide several weeks and months worth of benefit without the need to take a daily vitamin B12 tablet. Kindly note that, we do not claim to treat, cure or prevent disease. Our perspective is from a place of wellbeing.

Too Much?

No Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) has been established for B12, as it has a low level of toxicity. UL refers to the maximum daily dose of a vitamin unlikely to cause adverse side effects in the general population.

This threshold has not been set for B12 because your body excretes whatever it doesn’t use through your urine.

This is why this is a relatively safe treatment.

Not suitable for ;

  • Those with allergy to Vitamin B-12 or cobalt

  • If you have Leber's disease (an inherited form of vision loss). This medicine can lead to optic nerve damage (and possibly blindness) in people with Leber's disease.

  • eye problems or Leber's disease (in you or a family member);

  • kidney or liver disease;

  • iron or folic acid deficiency;

  • any type of infection; or

  • if you are receiving any medication or treatment that affects bone marrow.

  • We are offering from a place of wellbeing, we do not treat those who are Pregnant or Breastfeeding.

If you think you may benefit and keen to explore options, book in for an appointment and we can certainly look after your care.