IM INJECTIONS
Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient for vitality and wellbeing. If you have low Vitamin B12 levels, you may find you have symptoms such as:
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Fatigue
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Stress
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Loss of appetite
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Low moods
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Faintness
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“Brain fog”
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Pale skin
When suffering from a Vitamin B12 deficiency, injections are the most effective solution for supplementing your B12 levels. The full dose is delivered straight into your system via an intra-muscular injection, enabling you to feel happier, vibrant and more energised.
Vitamin B12 aids:
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Digestion
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Mood regulation
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A healthy immune system
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Improved heart health
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Improved brain power
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Improved sleep
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Energy levels
How do Vitamin B12 Injections work?
According to the UK government, our bodies require 1.5 micrograms (mcg) a day of Vitamin B12, although other governments advise that we actually need more.
Vitamin B12 is predominately acquired naturally from animal-based produce such as meat, dairy, eggs, as well as fish, especially trout, salmon and cod. Vitamin B12 deficiencies are therefore quite common among vegetarians and vegans. However, many people who are deficient are simply this way because their bodies are unable to absorb Vitamin B12 efficiently.
FAQs
When will I see results?
How long does the treatment take?
Are there any side effects?
You can expect to feel more energised within 24 hours, but it usually takes 2-3 injections to really feel the benefits.
Usually around 15 minutes, but depends on the number of lesions being treated.
The most common side effects are listed below, although it is unlikely that you will experience these;
Pain, swelling or itchy skin where you had the injection. These symptoms are usually mild and should only last a few hours. Feeling or being sick (nausea or vomiting) Stick to simple meals and avoid rich or spicy food. Diarrhoea. Headaches. Feeling dizzy. Hot flushes.
Is it safe?
Is it painful?
Can I have treatment on the same day?
Yes, but you will be fully assessed by a nurse first. If you are under review by the GP for a B12 deficiency we are unable to give you this injection in clinic.
There is only the very minor and fleeting discomfort of an injection.
No, it is a prescribed medication. A medical consultation with one of our nurses will be carried out first. You will then have to make an appointment on another day to have the injection.
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