The majority of people get enough vitamin B12 from their diet, but there are some people who have conditions that may cause a deficiency. This can be due to having low levels of intrinsic factors in the digestive system, having a digestive condition, or following a vegetarian or vegan diet.
Vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to various health problems, including fatigue to permanent neurological changes. Without adequate vitamin B12 levels, an individual may start to feel weak and tired due to megaloblastic anemia.
Ideally, it is best to get your vitamin B12 intake from a nutritious diet. Vitamin B12 can be found in many dietary sources such as fish, eggs, meat, dairy products, nutritional yeast, and some fortified foods.
However, if dietary sources are insufficient, your GP may recommend vitamin B12 injections, particularly if a person’s body is unable to properly absorb vitamin B12.
If you are searching for Vitamin B12 Injection Services, we invite you to visit any of our Intrigue Health branches for vitamin b12 injection in Kent, Dartford, or Bexley.
This article addresses the importance of healthy vitamin B12 levels and explains the benefits of vitamin B12 shots for those who have a Vitamin B12 deficiency.
What is vitamin B12?
Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin that plays a critical role in bodily functions, such as:
- DNA production
- red blood cells
- nerve cells
Who needs vitamin B12 shots?
If your GP feels you might be suffering from vitamin B12 deficiency, they may perform a clinical diagnosis and prescribe a vitamin B12 supplement shot. Vitamin B12 shots require a prescription from a GP.
People who have gastrointestinal conditions such as autoimmune atrophic gastritis, gastrointestinal surgery, Crohn’s disease, or other conditions may be at a higher risk of being vitamin B12 deficient. That being said, people with a higher risk of vitamin B12 deficiency may greatly benefit from vitamin B12 shots.
If you’re GP has prescribed the vitamin supplement shot, you can schedule your vitamin b12 injection in Dartford, Bexley, or Kent.
Symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency
Symptoms and signs include:
- memory issues or foggy mind
- fatigue
- heart palpitations
- pale skin
- weight loss
- infertility
- tingling and numbness in the hands and feet
- dementia
- mood changes
- a sore tongue
- low appetite
- constipation
Benefits
Vitamin B12 shots can potentially help decrease the risk of the following conditions:
- Heart disease
- stroke
- neurological disorders
- problems with thinking and memory
- vision loss
- infertility
- neural tube defects in children born to those with a vitamin B12 deficiency
To get your vitamin B12 levels up to a healthy level the vitamin B12 injection can help boost levels. Schedule your appointment today at Intrigue Health for your Vitamin B12 Injection Service in Bexley, or any of our other convenient South London branches including Kent and Dartford.
