B-12 Injections
Vitamin B12 is an essential water-soluble nutrient, also known as cobalamin. It plays a vital role in the healthy functioning of many systems in the body, including:
DNA (genetic material) synthesisEnergy production (metabolism)Neurological (brain) functionNerve cell healthRed blood cell (hemoglobin) formationVitamin B12 plays a key role in the normal functioning of the brain and nervous system. It’s also important in the formation of red blood cells. A lack of B12 can lead to anemia (not having enough red blood cells), which causes you to feel tired and weak. Vitamin B12 helps your body produce energy by converting carbohydrates into glucose.
Vitamin B12 also helps the nervous system function effectively. Working together with vitamin B9 (folate), it helps iron function better and helps the body to make healthy red blood cells. Together, folate and vitamin B12 work to produce S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe), a compound that assists with mood and immune function.
Hydrochloric acid in the stomach separates vitamin B12 from the protein in food. Vitamin B12 is then absorbed by the body and combined with a protein made by the stomach called intrinsic factor.
DNA (genetic material) synthesisEnergy production (metabolism)Neurological (brain) functionNerve cell healthRed blood cell (hemoglobin) formationVitamin B12 plays a key role in the normal functioning of the brain and nervous system. It’s also important in the formation of red blood cells. A lack of B12 can lead to anemia (not having enough red blood cells), which causes you to feel tired and weak. Vitamin B12 helps your body produce energy by converting carbohydrates into glucose.
Vitamin B12 also helps the nervous system function effectively. Working together with vitamin B9 (folate), it helps iron function better and helps the body to make healthy red blood cells. Together, folate and vitamin B12 work to produce S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe), a compound that assists with mood and immune function.
Hydrochloric acid in the stomach separates vitamin B12 from the protein in food. Vitamin B12 is then absorbed by the body and combined with a protein made by the stomach called intrinsic factor.
What are some symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency?
Chemically, vitamin B12 can exist in various forms, but all of them contain the mineral cobalt. The liver can store the vitamin for a long time, so it may take a few years for deficiency and symptoms to develop. Some common signs and symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency include:
Difficulties with maintaining balanceFatigue, lethargy or feeling faintNumbness, or feeling of pins and needlesHeadache or irritabilityMouth soresReduced cognitive function (memory or comprehension issues)Sore and swollen tongue (may appear pale yellow or red)Vision changes
Difficulties with maintaining balanceFatigue, lethargy or feeling faintNumbness, or feeling of pins and needlesHeadache or irritabilityMouth soresReduced cognitive function (memory or comprehension issues)Sore and swollen tongue (may appear pale yellow or red)Vision changes
Health Benefits of Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 has many health benefits. It is known to help memory, mood, the nervous system, iron levels, heart health, hair, nails, and skin.
B12 Shots: Goal of Injectable Vitamin BBlood HealthVitamin B12 is an important factor in helping the body produce healthy red blood cells. When the body is deficient in or has low levels of vitamin B12, this can cause red blood cells to improperly develop.As a result, the red blood cells become larger and irregular in shape. This prevents them from moving from the bone marrow to the bloodstream. (This is how megaloblastic anemia is caused.)
Anemia can cause weakness, fatigue, and other ailments over time, because your body doesn’t have enough red blood cells to give oxygen to your organs.
Brain Health Vitamin B12 can help with brain and nervous system function, memory, mood, and depression.Research has concluded that patients and people in the general population with depression have both low folate and low vitamin B12. Other studies have shown that vitamin B12 deficiency leads to poor memory.
Skin HealthVitamin B12 is known to help the skin, hair, and nails. Deficiency in the vitamin leads to discolored patches, skin hyperpigmentation, vitiligo, reduced hair growth, and more.
Heart Health Vitamin B12 reduces homocysteine levels in the blood. Homocysteine is an amino acid that's connected with an increase in heart disease. People who have modestly elevated homocysteine levels have higher rates of heart attack and stroke.
B12 Shots: Goal of Injectable Vitamin BBlood HealthVitamin B12 is an important factor in helping the body produce healthy red blood cells. When the body is deficient in or has low levels of vitamin B12, this can cause red blood cells to improperly develop.As a result, the red blood cells become larger and irregular in shape. This prevents them from moving from the bone marrow to the bloodstream. (This is how megaloblastic anemia is caused.)
Anemia can cause weakness, fatigue, and other ailments over time, because your body doesn’t have enough red blood cells to give oxygen to your organs.
Brain Health Vitamin B12 can help with brain and nervous system function, memory, mood, and depression.Research has concluded that patients and people in the general population with depression have both low folate and low vitamin B12. Other studies have shown that vitamin B12 deficiency leads to poor memory.
Skin HealthVitamin B12 is known to help the skin, hair, and nails. Deficiency in the vitamin leads to discolored patches, skin hyperpigmentation, vitiligo, reduced hair growth, and more.
Heart Health Vitamin B12 reduces homocysteine levels in the blood. Homocysteine is an amino acid that's connected with an increase in heart disease. People who have modestly elevated homocysteine levels have higher rates of heart attack and stroke.