Reasons for Vitamin B12 Injections B12 injections may be prescribed for two main reasons: To correct a diagnosed vitamin B12 deficiency To help manage or prevent certain medical conditions Vitamin B12 Deficiencies Deficiency can occur for many reasons, including: Pernicious anemia Gastrointestinal or autoimmune disorders Alcoholism History of bariatric surgery Strict vegetarian or vegan diets Long-term use of antacids or proton pump inhibitors Aging, as absorption naturally decreases over time Conditions Vitamin B12 May Help Improve In addition to correcting deficiencies, B12 is sometimes recommended to help manage or prevent: Memory loss, Alzheimers disease, or other dementia Fatigue or poor concentration Weakened immune function Heart, kidney, or liver disease Infertility Osteoporosis Allergies or asthma Tinnitus Skin conditions Lyme disease In some cases, oral supplements or nasal B12 gels may be suggested
At Family Health Care, we offer vitamin B12 shots to deliver this important nutrient directly into the muscle, bypassing the digestive system for more effective absorption
again, this is relevant mainly for oral supplementation, but it suggests caution in patients taking separate high-dose biotin supplements
Would you say to someone who eats meat and can absorb B12 (which a PA patient cant do because they have no intrinsic factor): Oh you cant eat meat to get your B12 until Monday even though you are B12 deficient on Friday? This is unreasonable
Heart Health: Helps to lower homocysteine levels, reducing the risk of heart disease
