everything you need to know about vitamin b12.

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Vitamin B12 is a nutrient that helps keep the body nerve and blood cells healthy and helps make DNA, the genetic material in all cells.

Vitamin B12 also helps prevent a type of anaemia called megaloblastic anaemia, that makes people tired and weak. Two steps are required for the body to absorb vitamin B12 from food.

First hydrochloric acid in the stomach separates vitamin B12 from the protein to which vitamin B12 is attached in food. After this vitamin B12 combines with a protein made by the stomach called intrinsic factor and is absorbed by the body. Some people have pernicious anaemia, a condition in which they cannot make intrinsic factor. As a result, they have trouble absorbing vitamin B12 from all foods and dietary supplements.

Anyone with an allergy to any of the ingredients.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Anyone with a liver or kidney disease.

If you are under close medical supervision at hospital.

If you have active cancer and/or are undergoing chemo or radiotherapy.

If you are prone to Keloid scaring.

Vitamin B12 is administered in the top of the arm, much like most injections from your GP

approximately 15 minutes.

Possible soreness at the site of injection.

We will administer in to your less dominant arm just incase this does occur.

For good results - 2 B12 injections are recommended over 2 weeks (1 per week)

For best results - 4 B12 injections are recommended over 4-6 weeks (1 per week max)

Followed by monthly or 6 weekly top up injections.

Decreased cognitive function, such as issues with memory or understanding

Fatigue

Lethargy

Constipation

Feeling faint

Depression or irritability

Headache

Difficulty maintaining balance

Heart palpitations

Mouth ulcers

Paraesthesia (pins and needles)

Boost energy levels

Boost metabolism

Balance your immune system

Better sleep patterns

Fights fatigue and tiredness

Promotes healthy hair, skin and nails

Reduces stress, depression and anxiety

Helps mental clarity and vitality