B12 Injections

Vitamin B-12 is an essential water-soluble vitamin, and is used for body functions such as energy production and the formation of red blood cells.

It is classified as a vitamin because it is an essential nutrient for the human body and is regularly obtained from the food we eat. Like other vitamins its role is to catalyse or regulate metabolic reactions in the body.

 

Vitamin B-12 plays an important role in the body responsible for hemopoiesis (producing all types of blood cells), neural metabolism, and fat and protein metabolism. It also helps to improve iron function in the metabolic cycle and assist folic acid in choline synthesis.

 

The main sources for humans to obtain B-12 is from the consumption of meat and fish. As well as meat and fish, B12 can also be obtained by the consumption of cheese, milk and eggs. There is no known sources of vitamin B12 in plants, and so it is therefore quite common to see vegetarians or vegans present with vitamin B12 deficiencies.

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Vitamin B12 is absorbed into our tissues through the digestive tract, however this process can be disrupted from poor digestion, intestinal diseases or the use of some medications. As well as poor diet and digestion, vitamin B12 deficiencies can also be affected by genetic conditions such as pernicious anaemia, crohns disease, coeliac disease.

 

In terms of lifestyle factors, alcohol abuse, use of illegal substances, and smoking can also increase the chance of developing vitamin B-12 deficiency.

 

Some illnesses and conditions that are linked to a B12 deficiency are:

• Depression

• Anxiety

• Bells Palsy

• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

• Myalgic Encephalomyelitis

 

The earliest symptoms of B12 symptoms include:

• Mood swings

• Confusion

• Forgetfulness

• Fogginess

• Psychosis

• Headaches

• hallucinations

 

In addition to getting B-12 from food sources, it is possible to obtain B-12 through the man-made version of the nutrient, known as cyanocobalamin. Vitamin B-12 injections contain high levels of cyanocobalamin, and these injections can boost B-12 levels in a person who is deficient.

 

The benefits of the B-12 injections include:

 

 Increased energy levels and concentration. B-12 is essential for production of red blood cells, however if you are deficient of vitamin b-12 then you could be experiencing a loss of red blood cells, red blood cells are essential for the transport of oxygen around the body, lack of oxygen to your cells can create symptoms of low energy and inability to concentrate.

 

Boosts your immune system

A lack of B-12 can also interfere with the body’s ability to produce white blood cells, which are essential for fighting off pathogens and infections, B-12 helps to increase the production of these white blood cells and for people who find themselves getting sick more often than usual can help to essentially boost your immune system.

 

Helps to improve sleep patterns

Tryptophan is an essential amino acid that helps you fall asleep at night, our body produces it naturally, and vitamin b-12 is a major factor in the tryptophan production process, by having b-12 injections you will instantly see a change in the regularity of you sleep cycles as tryptophan production is increased, helping you to ensure a good night sleep every night.

 

Reduces hair loss

If you are experiencing hair loss, regular B12 shots restore your cell’s ability to metabolize efficiently, and allow your hair to regrow as usual, in addition they also assist in the production of oxygen-rich red blood cells which feed hair follicles, with the oxygen needed to promote growth.

 

Overall, B-12 injections are highly recommended for those who have a deficiency or are experiencing any symptoms such as lack of energy, broken sleep patterns and hair loss. Vitamin B-12 injections will not only positively impact all aspects of your physical wellbeing, but also your mental wellbeing as you will see improved sleep and energy, allowing you to complete your daily tasks in a more positive and healthy way.