Why B12 Injections?
Do you drink coffee or alcohol? Take acid reducing medication? Digestive issues? Have an auto immune disorder? Vegetarian or vegan diet?
Many of these lifestyle habits inhibit proper absorption of b12 as oral supplements may not be in a form your body can breakdown. According to the National Institute of Health (NIH) “Causes of vitamin B12 deficiency include difficulty absorbing vitamin B12 from food, lack of intrinsic factor (e.g., because of pernicious anemia), surgery in the gastrointestinal tract, prolonged use of certain medications (e.g., metformin or proton pump inhibitors) and dietary deficiency. Vitamin B12 deficiency is treated with vitamin B12 injections, because this method bypasses any barriers to absorption.”
B12 supports red blood cell production, nervous system support and is a mood stabilizer.
B12 deficiency can appear as fatigue, constipation, brain fog, and cognitive decline, numbness and tingling of arms and limbs, anemia, heart palpitations, etc.
Who Can Benefit from B12 Injections
Cobalamin, B12 is an essential vitamin for the human body. B12 needs intrinsic factor to properly be absorbed. What can cause deficiency in B12
- Chronic digestive disorders such as celiac disease, colitis, Chron’s disease, etc
- Pregnancy
- Elderly
- vegans and some vegetarians
- Tapeworms
- Excessive antibiotics
- Liver disease or cancer
- Deficiency of intrinsic factor
- Megadoses of Vitamin C
What are some of the signs of B12 deficiency
- Pernicious Anemia
- Progressive peripheral neuropathy with pronounced anemia
- Fatigue
- Depression
- Confusion
- Memory loss or inability to concentrate
Injecting B12 directly intramuscularly will get more vitamin into the blood stream while bypassing the digestive system which may not be able to properly break down and absorb the B12 as readily.
Contraindications for injections includes:
- Bleeding disorders or use of blood thinners
- Chronic infections
- Allergies to any dental injections for numbing
If you are seeking treatment by one of our acupuncturists for the first time or have not been in for 12 months or longer, please schedule a New Patient Exam for your first appointment.
*B12 Shots and Trigger Point Injections can be added onto certain acupuncture appointments. Please call to schedule. (303)756-9355
Full Price |
VIP Member Price |
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| New Patient Exam | $160 | $125 |
| 60 Minute Follow-Up | $100 | $75 |
| 30 Minute Cupping | $60 | $45 |
| B12 Injection | $35 | $28 |
| Trigger Point Injection | $125 | $100 |
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