Vitamin B12 Injection at Pharmaesthetics Clinic, London
Overview of Vitamin B12 and Its Importance
Vitamin B12 is a crucial water-soluble nutrient vital for various bodily functions, including DNA synthesis, red blood cell formation, and nerve cell maintenance. Essential for overall health, this vitamin is naturally found in foods like meat, fish, eggs, dairy products, and some fortified foods. However, our bodies cannot produce Vitamin B12, making it necessary to obtain it through diet or supplements.
Understanding Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Deficiency of Vitamin B12 can manifest in several ways, such as extreme fatigue, breathlessness, headaches, pale skin, heart palpitations, and in some cases, loss of appetite and weight. These symptoms can vary, but they all indicate a lack of sufficient B12 in the body. Common causes of this deficiency include dietary choices (like veganism), insufficient intake of B12-rich foods, or health conditions like pernicious anaemia that impair absorption.
The Vitamin B12 Injection at Pharmaesthetics Clinic At Pharmaesthetics Clinic in London, the Vitamin B12 injection offered is hydroxocobalamin, a form recognised for its efficacy in addressing B12 deficiencies. Unlike oral supplements like cyanocobalamin available over-the-counter, this injectable form ensures a more effective and direct increase in B12 levels. Administered typically into the buttock, the injection bypasses digestive issues that can impede absorption.
Eligibility and Testing for the Injection
Before receiving the Vitamin B12 injection, it’s vital to confirm a deficiency. The clinic requires tests for B12 levels, Folate, and Intrinsic Factor Antibodies (IFAs) to diagnose the cause accurately. These tests can be done through your GP or arranged privately at the clinic. Only after reviewing these test results can treatment be appropriately tailored.
Recommended Treatment Schedule
We have a recommended treatment schedule of one injection weekly for six weeks, otherwise ad hoc for ‘wellness