Before Your First Injection Initial Consultation Your journey begins with a thorough consultation that includes: Discussion of your specific concerns and goals Review of relevant health history Explanation of B12 options and recommendations Answering any questions you might have Creation of a personalised treatment plan We encourage you to: Be well-hydrated before your appointment Eat normally (no fasting required) Bring any relevant medical information Consider your goals for treatment Preparation No special preparation is required before B12 injections, making them easy to fit into your schedule
If it appears cloudy or contains particles, do not use it
In patients with suspected B12 deficiency, initial lab tests should include a complete blood count (CBC) with a peripheral smear and serum B12 and folate levels
Pharmacokinetic studies in rats demonstrated an oral bioavailability of 38.4%, with a mean Cmax of 2,252 ng/mL and terminal elimination half-lives of 3.80 1.10 hours (IV) and 6.90 1.20 hours (oral) (Awosemo et al., 2021)
We have to get it from the foods we eat, but most of the foods that are rich in this vitamin tend to be animal-based
Vitamin B12 supplements contain only one type of vitamin B, which is essential for nerve tissue health, brain function, and red blood cell production
