Benefits of B12 Injections Q&A

Vitamin B12 shots can be used for a number of different reasons, including to treat the following symptoms of B12 deficiency:

• Fatigue
• Weakness
• Constipation
• Loss of appetite
• Swelling of the tongue

They are also used to:

• Increase energy levels
• Reduce fatigue
• Speed up metabolism
• Burn fat faster
• Help to lose weight

A doctor may recommend vitamin B12 shots for people who are at risk of a deficiency or its complications, including people with certain digestive problems or those who have had gastric surgery. It has also been known to help reduce the risk of a number of conditions, including:

• heart disease
• stroke
• neurological disorders
• problems with thinking and memory
• vision loss
• infertility

However, one of the more popular uses of B12 injections is for its energy-boosting and fat-burning properties. These shots speed up metabolic functions and enhance energy levels, which in turn improves the ability to lose weight and therefore reach weight loss goals.

B12 injections work by increasing the levels of vitamin B12 in the blood, an important compound that is responsible for many bodily functions, including:

• DNA production
• red blood cells
• nerve cells

An increase in vitamin B12 results in an improvement in these functions, which has a profound effect on the body and its many systems. The most prominent benefits of B12 shots include increased cognitive function, improved energy levels, and enhanced ability to burn fat/lose weight.

Vitamin B12 shots are indicated in a wide range of situations and are only available by prescription following a clinical diagnosis of low levels. However, because the human liver stores vitamin B12 over time, low levels are rare in most healthy adults. That said, some people have a higher risk of deficiency and may benefit from vitamin B12 supplementation in the form of shots or oral tablets. This includes people with symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency, such as any of the following signs:

• difficulty thinking and remembering
• fatigue
• heart palpitations
• pale skin
• weight loss
• infertility
• numbness and tingling in the hands and feet
• dementia
• mood changes
• a sore tongue
• low appetite
• constipation

Vitamin B12 deficiency is associated with the following risk factors:

• high alcohol consumption
• older age
• pernicious anemia
• atrophic gastritis (inflammation in the stomach)
• Helicobacter pylori infection
• celiac disease
• Crohn’s disease
• a history of gastrointestinal surgery
• following a plant-based diet
• pancreatic insufficiency
• AIDS
hereditary conditions that affect the vitamin B12 absorption

Furthermore, B12 injections are also indicated for:

• People that want to lose weight
• People experiencing brain fog
• People with slow metabolisms
• People with chronic fatigue/regular daytime tiredness

B12 shots are highly effective; depending on the individual, they start working within 48 to 72 hours of the first dose. However, it can take up to three months to completely correct a B12 deficiency with vitamin shots. Discover the incredible benefits of B12 injections at Optimal Balance Center! For more information, call us or to request an appointment today! We are conveniently located at 701 FM 685, Ste 125 Pflugerville, TX 78660. We serve patients from Pflugerville TX, Austin TX, Round Rock TX, Hutto TX, Georgetown TX, Cedar Park TX, Taylor TX, and Manor TX. We look forward to serving you!