At Glow Anti-Aging Center and Medical Spa, B12 injections are a core part of our weight management program designed to help you lose weight safely and efficiently
It is not FDA-approved, is research-use-only, and is not for human consumption
The foods highest in vitamin B12 are: Organ meats, such as beef and chicken liver Wild-caught fish, including salmon, herring, mackerel, tuna, trout and sardines (also great sources of other vital nutrients, like omega-3 fatty acids) Organic dairy products, including probiotic-rich yogurt or raw milk Pasture-raised poultry, including turkey or chicken Grass-fed beef and lamb When its not possible to get enough vitamin B12 from your diet, perhaps due to genetic conditions or taking necessary medications, someone might choose to boost intake of vitamin B12 in several ways other than receiving injections
Common indications include: Pernicious anaemia an autoimmune condition where the stomach cannot produce intrinsic factor, a protein necessary for B12 absorption [8] [9] Malabsorption disorders including Crohn's disease, coeliac disease, or following gastric surgery Strict vegan or vegetarian diets with confirmed deficiency though high-dose oral B12 may be sufficient if no malabsorption exists Certain medications such as metformin or proton pump inhibitors that may interfere with B12 absorption [9] [10] Neurological symptoms including peripheral neuropathy, memory problems, or balance difficulties related to deficiency Diagnosis should be confirmed through blood tests measuring serum B12 levels, full blood count, folate, and often anti-intrinsic factor antibodies
Each mL of sterile aqueous solution contains: Active Ingredient: Cyanocobalamin (B12)..........1000 mcg Inactive Ingredients: sodium chloride 0.22% w/v, ammonium sulfate 0.1% w/v, citric acid 0.01% w/v, sodium citrate 0.008% w/v, and benzyl alcohol 1.0% v/v (preservative)
The right choice depends on deficiency cause, route preference, tolerability, availability, and monitoring needs
