Why are vitamin B12 shots getting so popular?
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B12 is a great energy boosters. It works through the red blood cells, by enabling them to carry oxygen more efficiently. An oxygenated cell is a cell that is at its optimum, full of energy and won’t tire easily. B12 is also great for the skin. These are just some of the benefits – overall, it’s an essential vitamin that the body must have to stay in balance. The only problem is that it is not that easily found in food – very few foods are B12 rich and these are essentially meat and eggs. This leaves especially vegans to look for sources elsewhere, in fortified foods, supplements or vitamin B12 shots. Shots are a preferred option because of their direct and immediate absorption into the bloodstream.
So what are the benefits of B12 shots?
- B12 increases metabolism, the side effect of which can be weight loss. With regular B12 shots and a combination of other weight loss regimens, people have reported to lose weight much faster and they attribute it to the shot.
- B12, as we said earlier is a great energy booster. What better way to deliver an energy booster than directly into the bloodstream? The other option would be to take a supplement, which would take many hours in the digestive process and would lose much value along the way.
- Speaking of value, with a B12 shot, you retain almost all the B12 – none of it gets lost in the digestive process. For comparisons sake, a B12 tablet leaves you with only 1.2% of B12 in the tablet. A shot will lose very little, if any.
- b12 Shots are highly recommended mood boosters as well. B12 is essential for a properly functioning central nervous system – we know that dysfunction can lead to depression. If you suffer from mild depression once in a while, you can try a B12 shot as a mood booster – some people have reported feeling happily giddy afterwards, but not for long. In a few hours, it settles and you are just happy!
- B12 is essential for a properly functioning cardiovascular system. It thins the blood and prevents blood stickiness. Blood cells sticking together is what leads to a blood clot which can cause a stroke.
- An Essential Part of a Healthy Plant Based Diet : http://www.ivu.org/congress/2002/texts/b12pres.html
- Dietary Fact Sheet: Vitamin B12:http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/vitaminB12.asp
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Is it true that B12 can raise your blood pressure and can cause a stroke?
Hi Joan,
To my current knowledge, B12 does not raise blood pressure or cause strokes, however too much of anything can be a bad thing
Absolutely not!!
Well I've been thinking about gettin the B12 shot, nut I,m scared ofmy body reaction to it so Shold I be scared for any reason?
Hi Sheri, No You should not, But double check with your doc if you have any concern
B-12 shots are safe and easy! Its a water-soluble vitamin which means it moves in and out of your body quickly! If you dont have a reaction b taking a b-complex tablet, then you will not with the shots. You just get ALL of this amazing vitamin
A friend of mine was told to inject B12 into her abdomen, under the skin. Is this safe? I have never heard of the shot being given this way. I always gave them in the butt since a 2 ml shot is easier to absorb in a larger muscle, as opposed to the arm.
Hi Sherie , I'm getting B12 shots since 8 Month every month and it makes such a difference in my Life , more Energy , less stress and I even sleep better !!! Just fantastic !!! I get them at my Gynecologist once a month for 20 Dollars , it does not hurt and is one of the nest things I ever done !!! Hope that helped !!!
I was given a medical intuitive reading and was advised to take a b12 injection once a week.
since it wasn't my doctor who told me this, I wasn't sure how to obtain this, or what dosage.
I went on line and discovered I can order B12 injections. I watched a video on this web site on the administration of the injection to children. It was a sub q injection. Many years ago I worked as a nurse and routinely gave injections but I have been away fro the practice for a long time. My question is are all b12 injections subq and what is the difference between cobalamin and methyl b. Also I am female 110 lbs, so what would a standard dose be?
Thanks
I call my local pharmacy and they told me you could not buy B-12 shots over the counter. where did you find yours and how much? How can you know they are safe?
You can get them here – Trim Nutrition They have a cheaper version, be sure to shoot them an email to find out which would be best for you.
I don't know the medical terms, but I personally was advised to inject 1 ML once a week into a large muscle… Either upper outer quadrant of your butt or your quad muscle. Reasoning being that the vitamin is absorbed more quickly when Injected directly into the larger muscles. I was given 1 and a half inch needles …. Although I have read that if you are really skinny you should use caution so you don't hit bone.
It really varies depending on who you talk to and whatelse you are on. I would talk to your doctor and ask for more info .
Painless? I don't know about that! A B12 shot can definitely be felt. The needle isn't the painful part, it's the injection of the medicine itself. It's got a pretty solid sting to it and can leave the injection site sore for an hour or so. It's not intolerable, especially considering the wealth of positive side effects and infrequency of the injection, but don't be misled…this smarts!
Not true. Been injecting myself with 1" needles with no pain.
I totally agree! It actually hurts me for about 10 -15 minutes usually. I inject high and outside on the butt… I find if I inject really slowly it is not as bad afterward. But it is definitely not painless . Lol … Still totally worth it!
I agree it hurts for a little bit after wards.
I am scared now. I am a totally baby with needles and pain in general and I have been told I have to have b12 shots and I have been reading up on the internet. I don't want to have the injections now because i've read a lot of stuff about it being really painful
Hi, I am 59 ,female and hate shots too. I went to .D.O. Dr today having Bronchitis he gave me B12 shot. I don't know what the heck these people say hurts unless they are giving it to themselves. I paid $15 and with 2 hours my mood was just happy, not anxious feeling. I am calling a day of "praying in a shot! I wish you the best & has to reply!! C
I have never once had any pain in multiple injections so I guess each of us have a different reaction, seriously though I dont even feel the needle, but the guy who does them is outstanding too..
I give them to myself 2 times a week, and have never felt any pain what-so-ever. Thay are amazing!!
Will the use of B-12 shots help to reduce or stop tremors in the elderly? And if so how often would one need them and would it be over a long period of time?
Cora, if there is a b12 deficiency , b12 shots should help reduce the tremors. The dosage would depend on the deficiency levels.
Cora,
I have a 84 year old man (who is a former oral surgeon) who I recommended take the B-12 shots. He talked to his doctor and was put on 1 shot a week. He is leaping buildings now! lol He tells me he hasnt felt so good in years! Most tremors are caused by a nerve disorder anyway and b-12 is a major component to the nervous system. Not only that but it makes your blood become more oxygen rich so you get more oxygen delivered to the muscles and organs.
Once you start a regimen, how long does it take to recover from the b12 deficiency so that you do not have drops in energy?
Hi Terri, it can take 3 to 6 months.
It actually should start within 3 weeks!
It is true that B12 injection can improve weight loss? will this activate the cancel cell?
Hi Connie, It can improve weight loss if you have a b12 deficiency. There have been no studies or news suggesting that it will activate cancer cell
Actually it can help anyone lose weight because you become more energetic! Especially if combined with the other b vitamins in pill form! All the B-Vitamins together help process carbs for fuel.
a freind is taking vit b shots d/t her feelings of memory loss, I need to do a news article for church and would like some helpful info in regards to vit b and memory loss. Any sites you can recommend? thanks
Hi Heidi,
Here are two articles that can help
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/alzheimers/AN004… http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/7595423.stm
All the best with your article, Please share your article once it is written.
A few years back I was given B12 shots to help combat the effects of diabetes type 2 combined with pre-menopause — weight gain, exhaustion, mood swings etc… Not only did I feel great – I looked great too! I was 45 and lost 40 lbs – the shots put me at 120 lbs and I was thrilled. I'd had a baby at 40 and had not been able to get back to my normal weight. Unfortunately, I moved to NC and have found that, in order to get regular shots, I would have to pay some diet/bariatric doctors $200 a month. Is there another way? I did see the tabs in Costco once – you place them under the tongue, but according to literature I've read – that's not as effective. So, how do we lay citizens get regular, weekly or biweekly B12 shots without paying some doctor a bundle?
You can get them here – Trim Methylcobalamin (B12) 1000mcg/ml They have a cheaper version, be sure to shoot them an email to find out which would be best for you.
is vit b12 helpful against hair fall ?
It will help slightly
Is B-12 the shot and B-12 the pill the same thing??? Do they have the same affects?
Yes, most times they are the same, and the effects are the same. But with B12 shots, you will get the effects faster since its absorbed into the bloodstream easily.
The studies I have read suggest that you only absorb a very small percent of the oral pills where u uptake nearly all of the injectable form. Although they are virtually the same, the injection will far surpass the pill in its benefits.
NO, they do not have the same dosage, trust me I have used both. I have fought fatigue for almost two years. I have take B12 sublingual pills for months at 1500 mcg per day, when I started taking the injections of 1000 mcg per week, the difference was huge. Pills did nothing, only a very small percent was even being absorbed, not enough to do anything. I have more energy now with the injections, I noticed the difference almost immediately. Hope this helps.
Would B-12 help teen depression for a poor eater who is very small and pale and has hand temors?
Yes, they can help to a certain extent, improving overall diet and adding exercise will help more. Depression can be very complex, professional help is best.
B12 might improve the teen depression, but I don't think it would be wise to give the teen the b12 shot especially is they already has an eating disorder, for the b12 shot is often used to speed up weight loss.
B12 injection in the butt, can that b used to make your butt bigger?
No, but leg exercises would do, especially squats, they will give you firm curves
Yes. My grandmother was given b12 shots by her physician and her blood pressure went up to 220/100. She went to the ER and was informed had she not gone, she would have had a stroke.
Ive been using the b12 shot and i have been losing weight, so far i lost 11 pound in two weeks . i also feel so much better mood wise . my doctor is in tucson dr. fritz …. i truly recommend b 12 shots.
Good for you!
How often are you getting the shot, and do you know how much you're getting? I have a large vial of vitb12, and not sure if I should use 1ML or 2ML 1x week.
Hi. How often do you take them ?
what I would like to know is how much is in each injection and how often in order for them to be effective with Anemia and so forth…
How often should I get a B12 injection?
It depends on your body type a doctor would recommend how often your supposed to take it.
see your dr for blood work, you may or may not need that
i am wanting to know how often to do B12 shots and dosage is it approx 1 ml or more
It depends on a person's body on both how often you take your shot and the dosage. For example lets say you're just barely over weight then you take your correct dose and probably take it once a week. Some people take it once a week some take it twice a week some even take it once a month. It all really depends and you might want to talk to a doctor for all your questions to get a better explanation.
Hi im 19 years old and expiriencing premature graying of hair. I have been told that it may be caused by a vitam B 12 deficiency. I take sublingual vitamin B 12 but am wondering if it is as effective as the shot? and if so where can i get the vitamin b12 shots?
you can have them prescribed and do them yourself. I do them myself it's cheaper…
would you recommend anyone in bc canada that is doing these shots? where can i go to get how much do they cost
Hey Jessie,
I'm in Vancouver BC and just started taking the B12 shots. All you need to do is get a prescription from the doc tehn hit up a pharmacy ( its over the counter but you do need an RX to get it) then head back to your docs and get the shot. I bought my vial from Superstore for about $8. The clinic I go to doesn't charge me to inject it. If you have medical coverage it should only cost to buy the vial of B12. Hope it helps
jessie, i would also like to find a clinic or ? in bc that wll give the shots. jennie
I got a B12 shot just about two weeks ago for the first time. I have been feeling really down, tired, depressed for several weeks and came across an article on the B12 shot. I am a high energetic person and being out like that was just not me! To my amazement last Thursday was one of my better days I am feelng myself. Is the B12 shot? Not sure yet, will I get another, absolutely. Going this Tuesday for another one, which was recommended once to twice per month.
I had a bowel resection 2 years ago and from then on out knowing I have severe Crohn’s My GI doc has me on 1ml subQ 1x a week I have noticed since I have been taking them the past month I no longer stumble over words,my depression has lessened so much so that I am taking 25% of the amount of antidepressants. I have noticed my hair isn’t falling out as bad as before and my skin isn’t as dry as before. And energy, after being so fatigued for so long I finally can say I no longer take naps lol. Anyone who uses the injections like me who can not absorb the pill form will notice a wonderful transition in about 3 weeks. Above all else speak freely with your doctor as he or she can be the best provider of any and all medications.
im just trying to lose my stomach and its been hard due to a c-section from my last child.
will the b12 shot help me lose my stomach only or do i need to go another route?
I have taken 4 months of b-12 shots. I am so happy. I also take 5,000 sublingual every day. I have recently seen a larger weight loss. I am trying to get my friends to do it. Ones dr denies that she needs it. She is over weight, does not have energy and had the Gartic bye pass.
b12 shots can be obtained at AnyLabTestNow and they are all oer the US. the cot is $25…In and out and no RX withini 15 minutes!
How long does B-12 last in your body?
Just got my first b12 injection. Experienced side affects from it, wondering why no one is talking about that. I was more fatigued than normal, heart palpitations, moody, and it was prescribed by my Dr. . Shared with a friend how I was feeling and she's the one that told me about the side affects that had happened to her, I was shocked to hear about the wonder vitamin and that I was experiencing the same side affects as she did and wasnt informed about them from my Dr.. Positive I won't be getting another one. A word to the wise be your own patient advocate! I work in the medical field and have never heard about the side affects, just about how wonderful it is, not true in all cases.
V B12 best diet supplement ever helps me lose weight fast; I get one once a week……
Tried the B12 sub. It works great.
I take Vitamin B-12 mixed with Vitamin C & Ginseng in the morning every morning when I wake up… and in the evening before I go to sleep.
The key thing in my opinion is taking it before you go to bed. When you do it that way… you wake up totally refreshed!
I was having neuro problem, crohn disease(IbS), hypothyroidism THS 7.9, edema, low progesterone and etc. Afetr having Methycoba 1000mcg injection once a week for almost 2 months, i can feel a lot of changes in term of health and external look….
Of course i feel more energytic, constipation problem disappear, numbless legs and hands also disappear…my blood reports show that my Hypothyroidism return to normal TSH 0.93, My belly disappear, my facial skin look dramatic excellent, the sagging jaw due to water retention tighten.
i just got a B 12 shot in my butt the other day. I came in there for my cronic back pain and fibro pain. also have panic disorder and pmdd. I have never had a doctor be so direct,honest and non judgemental. I am 26 years old and no not look like i am in any pain at all. many doctors have not wanted to treat me because of my age and maybe thinking i just want pills to get high. thanks to the people out there that do that by the way!! anyways. in pain for 7 years!!! horrible pain and anxiety. He gave me the shot and within 10 mins my back felt like it was not throbbing or tight! and i felt more relaxed. he did also say i need to have blood work done that usually doctors don't think to give. my ammune system is down and blood pressure is high for my age with always a low grade tempature and faster paluse rate. not too bad though he said. he also gave the right kind of meds for me to help with pain and anxity,also blood pressure med and my zoloft. he gave me 5 refills on all expect of course the pain med and anxeity since it is adictive.
MY POINT HERE IS,he said he will cure me and i will no longer have to be on pain pills..maybe anxity for my ocd but thats it! he wants to get rid of the virus that is fibro and see if there is anything elese wrong with me. VITAMIN B12 WORKS!!! and i just got it one time so far. my only question is how many shots should you geta month or can you get them once eveyother month if it will still be just as helpfull if i went twice a week. it is NOT cheap to see him. 60 bucks with insurance and so new he in not in network yet. PLEASE PEOPLE..tell me anything you know about this and what i should be doing or could be doing more or less of. THANKS FOR READING THIS LOOOONG ASS LETTER!!;)
It shouldnt be $60 for a b12 shot. I went to a place today that does them for $24. The Doctor told me once a week for 6 weeks and then evaluate how many times you need to go from there. She said most people came in every two weeks.
My best friend goes once a week because she has health things going on and has never looked better or been in better health.
I saw a salon advertising that they give Vit B shots. The salon is the type of place that does many skin care, facial type of treatments. You might want to check something like this out and I think the cost was $25 which is less than many copays.
I visited my primary physician today and reported that I have been tired lately, he felt it is due to the responsibilities I have as a care-giver. I asked what vitamins he would recommend, and he said to eat nutritious food. Then I said "how about a B-12 shot"…and he said that would probably do me more good and if I felt more energy, I could get another in a month. So…….. as the day has gone by, I HAVE felt more energetic and did a bunch of housework for my Mom…am hoping this is a sign of good things to come!
I took a b12 shot last Thursday. I have had less energy than ever before. Perhaps, I'm one of the few who with negative effects from the b12 shots.
Yes, I have problems going to sleep at night. When I do finally fall asleep, I sleep for about 10 hrs. I was wondering if b12 shots would help me stop sleeping so much.
I started taking B12 sublingual pills at first these made me very sick, I will not do that again. I started then taking the shots. The first day I have the shot I feel great! but within a couple weeks , before my next shot I feel tired again. I can tell when it is wearing off. I have not lost weight from this shot. My levels have gone up however, my doctor wants me to keep doing this for another three months to see where they go and if if the levels stay elevated. She explained to me that I feel tired because the levels will fluctuate. I will say I think it has helped. I didnt realize how tired I was until I started getting this shoot and my energy began to boost. It can take between 3-6 months to feel the effect and some people say they cannot tell any difference. I think it just depends on the person.
Thanks,
Brenda
Why are the VB12 shots red? Is it food coloring.
Were can I purchase B12 shots?
Any Lab Test now does them with no appointment & no prescription. I saw a sign for them when I was there last week – am also thinking about getting them.
thats correct, any lab test now offers B-12 shots. Typically they are $25 per shot or you can buy a package of 5 for $100 (In Boca Raton Florida, all locations are slightly different)
You can get them online at – Trim Nutrition This is Methylcobalamin version which is easily absorbed with no toxic elements in it.
I am in michigan, and my sons takes them and we have to have a prescription from a doctor.
I agree with the Trim Nutrition comment. I looked everywhere because I was tired of paying $35 per visit so happened upon them online and now Im saving tons 'o' money.
If you drink b12 pills that it works the same as the shot?
I dont need to lose wieght, i read that this may cuse weight loss is this true
it speeds up your metabalism, I lost 40 lbs in 9 weeks
Everytime I get a B-12 injection, I feel my arms and joints hurt for a short time. Is this normal?
once i take the b12 shot and lose the weight i want to lose, for how long to i have tp keep taking the shots? and if i stop will i gIN ll my weight bck?
i heard and seen people taking this b12 shots and yes they do lose the weigh fast but also gain it pretty quick again… my sister-in-law went from a size 15 to a size 7…if you are considering to use this my advise would be to do exercise as well…so when you get to your goal of what you want to lose you can still feel good by going to the gym
I have taken my 5th shot of b12, I dont feel any diffrent.
Thanks Robert…I feel the same way! I get a kind of dizzy and warm feeling at first, but I am not feeling the amazing energy or mood lifting OR weight loss!!!
It takes about six months for you feel any effect from the shots. It is a slow process especially if you are suffering from pernicious anemia like I am but in the long term it keeps me alive.
I keep reading how in some people b12 can cause blood clots. But I can't find how rare that is or even why it happens. Does anyone know why?
I’ve had a couple of B-12 shots in the past and it didn’t seem to do anything for me. No extra energy or anything. How often should you get them?
I read an article where Vitamin B12 is used for elderly with memory loss. Do you think this would help my father who’s recently had a sudden memory loss?
It wouldn't hurt him if he tried it. I give them to my son for autism
Where can I order injections, I am a MA and I can give them myself, thanks! PS, I have adrenal exhaustion – severe blood sugar swings , 35 pounds overweight and am hoping this helps
Jen how were u dignosed with the adrenal problem. And how did the dianose the adrenal problem since I have a problem with adrenal gland ,but they cant figure out what to do, u r the 1st person I met even mentioning that issue, if u dont mind sharing…..
Can I purchase injection kits if I don’t have access to a dr’s office? Or do I need an Rx?
You can purchase kits. But it may be good to see your doctor first.
İ gıve myself vit b 12 injections a couple of times a month, one of the bonuses living in turkey is you can buy them over the counter for a packet of 5 5 lira about 2 quid İ also take soluble vit c 2000mg a day, İ have an underactive thyroid and it deffo helps me