Vitamin B12 is a nutrient that helps to keep your nerves and blood cells healthy. Our bodies don't make Vitamin B12 naturally — it is obtained from foods such as meat, fish, milk and eggs. You may have a deficiency if you are vegan, don't eat enough B12-rich foods, or have health conditions that affect absorption.
Vitamin B12 is available as an intramuscular injection called hydroxocobalamin. It is required to help your body use fat and carbohydrates for energy, make protein and DNA, and maintain healthy blood, nerve cells and neurological function.
Vitamin B12 injections are a Prescription Only Medicine (POM) and are administered by a qualified health practitioner using a fine needle, usually into the muscle at the top of the arm. When sourced from a reputable pharmacy and administered correctly, the risks are very low.
15 minutes
A quick single injection — as a one-off boost or repeated regularly, with frequency tailored to you
Often felt within a few days; typically lasts several weeks
None — you can return to your day straight away
A small intramuscular injection, usually in the upper armn
From £135
One of the most common signs of B12 deficiency, including persistent lethargy, feeling faint and low energy that doesn't improve with rest.
Pins and needles, muscle weakness, visual disturbances and poor memory can all be signs of low Vitamin B12 levels affecting nerve health.
Confusion, depression and difficulty concentrating may be linked to B12 deficiency affecting neurological and brain function.
A sore or inflamed tongue, mouth ulcers and a burning sensation in the mouth can be symptoms of low B12 levels.
Those following vegan or vegetarian diets, or who eat little B12-rich food (meat, fish, eggs, dairy), are at higher risk of deficiency.
Certain medications (antacids, metformin, anti-convulsants), bowel conditions, previous bowel surgery, increasing age, smoking and alcohol excess can all affect B12 absorption.
Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient required to help your body use fat and carbohydrates for energy, make protein and DNA, and maintain healthy blood, nerve cells and neurological function. Our bodies cannot produce B12 naturally — it must be obtained through diet or supplementation.
The main causes of B12 deficiency include: pernicious anaemia; vegan and vegetarian diets; poor diet or extreme dieting over a prolonged period; certain medications such as antacids, metformin or anti-convulsants; previous bowel surgery or conditions affecting the bowel; and increasing age. Risk factors also include smoking and alcohol excess.
Symptoms of low B12 levels can include: extreme tiredness, lethargy, feeling faint, pins and needles, sore tongue, mouth ulcers, muscle weakness, visual disturbances, confusion, poor memory and depression. If you experience these symptoms, we recommend seeing your GP, who may carry out a blood test to check your levels and investigate any underlying cause.
Vitamin B12 is injected using a fine needle, usually into the muscle at the top of the arm. As with any injection, it can sting slightly and cause a mild burning sensation when administered. All treatments are carried out by a qualified health practitioner.
Yes. When Vitamin B12 has been sourced from a reputable pharmacy and administered by a qualified health practitioner, the risks are very low. Millions of treatments have been carried out worldwide. As with any treatment, there are small risks associated, which will be discussed with you prior to your appointment.
Yes — Vitamin B12 injections are a Prescription Only Medicine (POM). You must be seen by a prescribing practitioner before receiving the treatment. We will ensure all appropriate steps are followed before your injection is administered.
The frequency of B12 injections depends on your individual levels and the underlying cause of your deficiency. Some people benefit from regular injections as part of their ongoing health routine. This will be discussed with you during your consultation.
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As many of our treatments are tailored to your individual needs, pricing can vary depending on the area being treated, the product used and the outcome you are hoping to achieve.
You can view our current price guide online, which gives a helpful starting point for many of our treatments. However, for more personalised advice, we would always recommend a consultation so we can discuss your goals and recommend the most suitable options for you.
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