Why choose Vitamin B12 injections over oral supplementation?

Injection route: The injection of Vitamin B 12 will bypass your gastrointestinal tract thus it is more readily available for the body to use as compared to the oral route. 

Oral route: Our stomach acid also known as hydrochloric acid, will break down oral Vitamin B12. This will only leave a small amount for our body to absorb. Adding to this, as we age, our ability to absorb vitamin B12 through our digestive tract decreases. This in part has to do with a decrease in enzymes that are needed to break down and metabolize the vitamins. This vitamin will not be absorbed unless it is bound to intrinsic factor. Intrinsic factor is produced by parietal cells which are located in the lining of your stomach.

What can I expect to improve with a Vitamin B12 injection?
  • Improve energy!
  • Enhanced sleep
  • Clarity of mind and memory, dementia
  • Enhanced mood (anxiety/depression)
  • Enhanced immune system
  • Improve muscle weakness
  • If you have anemia due to vitamin B12 deficiency, then you can expect to have increased red blood cell production.
  • Keeps your nerves health
  • Helps produce serotonin
  • Detoxify/Support liver health
  • Improve metabolic rate
  • Aides in weight management 
  • Improve skin conditions such as vitiligo, dermatitis, psoriasis
  • and so much more!
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What are the circumstances that could lead to a Vitamin B12 deficiency?
  • Individuals who aren't able utilize Vitamin B 12 
  • An absorption problem where Vitamin B12 is not able to absorb from the intestinal tract (pernicious anemia)
  • Individuals who are strict vegetarians or vegans
  • Elderly people are prone to deficiencies due to impaired digestive absorption
  • Pregnancy, due to increased demand for the vitamin
  • Thyroid conditions (toxicity of the thyroid)
  • Anemia, blood loss (hemorrhage) or heavy bleeding in females
  • Malignancy
  • Liver or kidney disease
Book a Naturopathic appointment today to determine if you would benefit from Vitamin B12 injections.