Vitamin B12 IM shots (Intramuscular injection) are usually for people with bodies that have problems absorbing vitamin B12 and those who have undergone gastric surgery. Vitamin B12 is an essential water-soluble vitamin that plays a role in many bodily functions, including: DNA production, red blood cells, and nerve cells.
Signs and symptoms of B12 Deficiency include:
- Brain Fog (difficulty thinking and remembering)
- Fatique
- Heart Palpitations
- Pale Skin
- Weight Loss
- Infertility
- Numbness and tingling in the hands and feet
How often can you get a B12 IM shot?
Everyone is different. Depending on what is causing their B12 deficiency, a person may require a shot everyday initially or maybe fine with just one shot every couple of months. In some cases, people with a low B12 levels will receive a shot every day for two weeks, or until symptoms improve. Then afterwards will continue with shots on a bi-monthly schedule. Vitamin B12 mainly occurs in animal foods, so people who follow a plant-based diet have a higher risk of vitamin B12 deficiency. Animal foods include meat, eggs, fish, dairy products.
Vitamin B12 shots may help reduce the risk of the following conditions:
- heart disease
- stroke
- neurological disorders
- problems with thinking and memory
- vision loss
- infertility
If you’re ready to book your injection appointment or learn more about IM treatments, give us a call at 208-918-0407.