Vitamin Injections
Vitamin injections offer a rapid and efficient way to replenish essential nutrients. Unlike pills or food sources, injections deliver vitamins directly into the bloodstream for optimal absorption. Potential benefits include increased energy, improved cognitive function, better sleep, and an overall enhanced quality of life.
Vitamin B-12 Injection
15 min / $20
What Is Vitamin B12?
Vitamin B12, also called cobalamin, is one of eight B vitamins and is essential to human life, supporting the nervous system and cardiovascular system. Most healthy individuals will obtain enough from their diet alone, as it can be found in meat, seafood and animal products, such as milk.
How Is Vitamin B12 Used?
Vitamin B12 is a cofactor in DNA synthesis, meaning it acts as a helper molecule to create new DNA and keep cells healthy. It plays an important role in the formation of red blood cells and myelin, the fatty substance that forms sheaths surrounding nerve cells, insulating the “wires” along which the nervous system’s electrical impulses travel.
How Much Vitamin B12 Do You Need per Day?
According to the Mayo Clinic, adults should consume 2.4 micrograms of B12 each day. Individuals with risk factors for cobalamin deficiency should consult their physician for more detailed recommendations.
Benefits of Vitamin B12
Maintaining healthy levels of vitamin B12 may have a number of benefits, including
Preventing anemia
Supporting healthy pregnancy
Supporting bone health
Reducing osteoporosis risk
Improving mood
Preventing memory loss
The Benefits of Vitamin B12 Injections
In cases of severe vitamin B12 deficiency, frequent intramuscular injections of large doses of a form of cobalamin may be used to restore vitamin levels to healthy amounts, followed by smaller and less frequent maintenance doses of injections or oral supplements. They can also be used to prevent future deficiencies.
Vitamin B12 injections are an excellent way to supplement cobalamin, as they bypass the digestive system. This allows for greater bioavailability and absorption, particularly in individuals who have difficulty absorbing it from their diet.
Supplemental cobalamin is available in multiple forms, including methylcobalamin and hydroxocobalamin. Individuals considering B12 injections should discuss their options with a physician before beginning a course of treatment.
Potential risk factors for cobalamin deficiency include:
Family history of B12 deficiency
Surgery leading to removal/restriction of the stomach or intestine, such as gastric bypass surgery
Autoimmune diseases, including type 1 diabetes
Crohn’s disease
HIV
Certain medications, including proton pump inhibitors
Highly restrictive diets, such as strict veganism
Advanced age
What Causes Vitamin B12 Deficiencies?
The ability to absorb vitamin B12 declines as we age, especially in individuals over 60 years old. Individuals with certain autoimmune and digestive disorders are more likely to suffer from a vitamin B12 deficiency.
What Are the Symptoms of Vitamin B12 Deficiency?
Weakness
Numb or tingling sensation in extremities
Difficulty walking
Elevated heart rate
Smooth and tender tongue
Fatigue (lack of energy)
Nausea
Decreased appetite
Weight loss
Irritability
Diarrhea
Vitamin B12 deficiency is rare in healthy individuals, but when it occurs it is important that it be addressed swiftly. Prolonged deficiency can lead to pernicious anemia and fatigue, with more severe deficiencies impairing neurological function.
Lipo Mino Injection | 15 min
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Lipo Mino without Carnitine
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Price: $30.00
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Lipo Mino with Carnitine
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Price: $35.00
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Treatment Benefits
Lipo-Mino-Mix/ Lipo-Mino-Mix Carnitine is designed to help you burn fat, elevate your energy levels, and support your weight loss journey. This comprehensive formula combines a host of powerful ingredients, each chosen for their individual benefits that collectively work to optimize your metabolism and overall well-being.
Lipo-Mino-Mix is typically prescribed as part of a medically supervised weight loss program. The injection includes the following key ingredients:
• B6: Promotes red blood cell production and helps convert food into energy.
• Methionine: Assists in breaking down sugars and carbohydrates, converting them into energy.
• Inositol: Helps convert food into energy.
• Choline: Reduces muscle recovery time and aids in converting fat into energy.
• B1 Thiamine: Strengthens the immune system and assists in converting fats and carbohydrates into energy.
• B2 Riboflavin: Boosts metabolism and supports the immune system.
• Carnitine: Improves fat metabolism, enhances energy levels, reduces recovery times, and boosts muscle-building potential.
