The consultation usually includes: A discussion about symptoms such as fatigue or low energy A review of medical history and previous vitamin treatment Advice on vitamin B12 and travel health Administration of the injection if suitable The hydroxocobalamin injection is usually given into a muscle in the upper arm and typically takes only a few minutes
Vitamin B12 is absorbed by the body during the digestive process and requires a protein that is made by the stomach called the intrinsic factor
The two most widely used vitamin B12 shots contain either man-made Cyanocobalamin or naturally occurring Methylcobalamin and do not require a prescription
WHAT IT TREATS Stubborn fat, slow metabolism, low energy during dieting, and weight loss plateaus
If you feel constantly tired and your levels of B12 are low, bringing them up to normal may give you more energy, studies show
If your body doesnt produce enough intrinsic factors, deficiency can occur