Vitamin B12 Injection

£40.00

Vitamin B12 is essential for energy production, healthy red blood cells and normal nerve function — but the body can't make it, and it isn't always easy to absorb from food alone. Why levels drop Low B12 is common in vegan and vegetarian diets, with absorption conditions such as pernicious anaemia, coeliac or Crohn's disease, after certain stomach or bowel surgery, with age, and alongside some long-term medications including metformin and acid-reducing tablets. Symptoms can include persistent tiredness, low mood, poor concentration, breathlessness and pins and needles. The treatment A small intramuscular injection, usually into the upper arm, that delivers B12 straight into the bloodstream and bypasses the digestive system entirely. It takes a couple of minutes and there is no downtime. What it can help with Supporting normal energy levels and reducing tiredness, healthy red blood cell production, normal nerve function, and normal psychological function. It is a top-up for people who are low or at risk of being low — not a weight-loss treatment, and it won't create energy where there is another underlying cause. How often A course of injections is often given to begin with, followed by top-ups every 8–12 weeks depending on your levels, symptoms and diet. Your prescribing nurse will advise what is right for you. Suitability B12 is a prescription medicine. New clients need a face-to-face consultation so we can check your history, symptoms and any recent blood results, and confirm the treatment is appropriate for you.