Vitamin B-12 is one of the most important vitamins to optimize for many different reasons. Vitamin B-12 shots are used to increase your energy, rev up your metabolism and help if you are deficient in certain nutrients. Vitamin B-12 injections in Columbus bypass the digestive system, and increase your body’s stores temporarily, to help give you a more immediate boost. Many medications, improper diet, medical conditions, and the normal aging process can lead to B-12 deficiency.
There are many benefits to the Vitamin B-12 shot: Vitamin B-12 is a water-soluble vitamin that is given in intramuscular injections. Oral forms are not as effective and may not be absorbed well. A vitamin B-12 deficiency can cause fatigue, improves concentration and moods, memory and cognitive loss, Myalgias (leg and back pain), poor digestion, hair loss, weight gain. Vitamin B-12 also increases heart health by decreasing Homocysteine levels, promotes nerve health, decreases risk of neurological conditions (dementia), helps muscular function(by enhancing neurotransmitter-hormonal functions), skin health, and crucial in development of red blood cells preventing a type of anemia.
For best results, Dorner Plastic Surgery recommends one Vitamin B-12 monthly, although this may vary from person to person.
Vitamin B-12 shots are a water soluble vitamin and very safe because allergies to the components of Vitamin B-12 shots are rare.
Most common side effects of the shot is a local site reaction, it might feel a little sore or tender. Serious side effects are not common.
Natural sources of Vitamin B-12 are egg yolks, liver, meat, salmon, tuna, and clams.
The Vitamin B-12 shot is administered in the upper arm.
Vitamin B-12 injections last anywhere from a few weeks to one month, but this may vary from person to person.
Talk to your Dorner Plastic Surgery professional for prices as we often run specials for purchase of multiple shots which allows you to bundle up and save!
*Individual results are not guaranteed and may vary from person to person. Images may contain models.
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