B12 Injection

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Many physicians choose to treat B12 deficiency with B12 shots because injections avoid the gastrointestinal tract entirely. That’s important for increasing B12 levels in people who can’t properly absorb B12 from food or supplements. Vitamin B12 can help boost your body’s energy levels by preventing fatigue, helping you to lose weight and also by lowering the risk of heart disease and other serious health concerns. It’s also essential for the health of your skin, hair and nails. Its other benefits include boosting your brainpower by slowing down memory loss, alleviating anxiety and aiding sleep. 5 BENEFITS OF B12 SHOTS THAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT Some of the potential benefits of B12 shots include a positive impact on one’s mood, energy, weight, red blood cell formation, and immunity. MOOD Feeling down? Daniel K. Hall-Flavin, M.D. tells the Mayo Clinic, “Low levels of B-12 and other B vitamins such as vitamin B-6 and folate may be linked to depression.” Studies may be inconclusive, but at the very least, a holistic and integrated approach to one’s health in the form of adequate vitamins and nutrients helps achieve a more balanced biology that certainly won’t hurt your overall mood. ENERGY We could all use a little boost sometimes. If your energy is low, it’s possible you have a B12 deficiency. One of the benefits of B12 shots is how quick and easy they are, meaning that you not only get the boost of B12, but you also don’t have to spend time and energy tracking various food sources and/or supplements to get it. B12 shots offer a full dose, all-at-once solution. WEIGHT For those with deficiencies, B12 shots provide the potentially useful perk of increasing metabolism. For those struggling with weight loss, it could be worth consulting a doctor to see if B12 injections would help. RED BLOOD CELLS Red blood cells are an important part of a healthy, functioning body. One of the benefits of B12 Shots is that they can help your body create more red blood cells. IMMUNITY The vitamins contribution to the body’s DNA maintenance process, means B12 supports a healthy immune system that is ready to fight off illnesses year-round. ARE THERE ANY RISK FACTORS FOR DEVELOPING A B12 DEFICIENCY? The benefits of B12 shots are most pronounced in those with a B12 deficiency. So, who is most at risk for developing this deficiency? People that have had gastric sleeves or bypasses, or older adults.