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VITAMIN B12 INJECTION

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Vitamin B 12 is an essential water soluble vitamin, that plays a key role in the functioning of the body?

The major roles are listed below;

• Neurological, nerve health and cognitive function

• Red blood cell formation 

• Energy production

• DNA synthesis

 

Vitamin B12 is stored in the liver, therefore it can take a few years for the deficiency to develop, B12 injections can replenish the stores. 

 

Vitamin B12 is usually found in animal based food products there is an increase amount of the population; that are vegan (plant based) or vegetarian.

 

There is controversy about, whether Vitamin B12 can help with weight loss,  this is primarily because It plays a role in improving metabolism and energy provision, however more research is needed?  Some research reveals that B12 injections can reduce weight loss? Low Vitamin B12 level was associated with obesity and being overweight, (Baltaci et el 2003) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23892832/

 

Vitamin B12 Deficiency Symptoms 

• Extreme tiredness

• A lack of energy

• Pins and needles (paraesthesia)

• A sore and red tongue

• Mouth ulcers

• Muscle weakness

• Disturbed vision

• Psychological problems, e.g. low mood, depression and confusion 

• Problems with memory and insomnia (poor sleep)

• Osteoporosis

Who requires Vitamin B12?

• Vitamin B12 deficiency (detected in a blood test)

• Vegan, vegetarian or pescatarian (eats fish)

• Women who take oral contraceptive pill

• People who take protein pump inhibitors (PPI) taken for heartburn

• Past medical history of  gastric surgery 

• Anaemia as this may alter the effect of Vitamin B12 absorption 

• People who would to boost their energy

 

 

Vitamin B12 Injections

Are given as a intermuscular injection often in the muscle, at the top of the arm

The frequency is determined according to the clients medical history, if they are Vitamin B12 deficient? They will need a loading dose;  of 6 injections over a 2-3 weeks period. Often they would need a booster at 10-12 weeks intervals.

 

Prior to having the injection a full consultation is provided to ensure you are suitable to have the injection. It is advisable to discuss with your GP first.

 

I am a fully qualified and experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner who is registered with the NMC, for over 40 years.  I am also an independent Nurse prescriber therefore I can prescribe the injections that I am providing. They are all legal, from a reputable pharmacy in the UK. Unfortunately they are some fake company who do not offer the safe and legal Vitamin B12 injection. 

 

Give yourself a natural boost of energy with a Vitamin B12 injection, which can improve your immune system, your athletic performance whilst supplementing your diet.

 

COST OF VITAMIN B12     £30.00 per injection 

The fee is reduced for the loading doses.

 

Can offer home visit for the B12 injection at an extra cost, please make contact to arrange?