Vitamin B12 Injections in Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Vitamin B12 treatment in Tunbridge Wells, Kent

We are pleased to say we now offer a private vitamin B12 injection service here at rtwskin clinic, Tunbridge Wells. The vitamin B12 injection is a prescription-only medicine that is widely used by clinicians to treat or prevent vitamin B12 deficiency. It is an efficient method of boosting vitamin B12 levels.

This service is available to anyone aged 18 or over.

You might especially consider getting a vitamin B12 injection if you are:

• Following a vegan or a vegetarian diet.
• Suffering from any of the symptoms of vitamin b12 deficiency – further details below.
• Looking to improve your mental focus and clarity.
• Wanting to protect your health by boosting your vitamin b12 levels.

The cost for this service is £35 per injection.

When you book your appointment online, you will be asked to complete a short medical health questionnaire.

Once submitted, this is then reviewed by our nurse prescriber and once approved, you will receive an email confirmation of your appointment.

What are Vitamin B12 Injections?

Vitamin B12 is responsible for producing energy within the body and can also help reduce fatigue and improve sleep. It’s also an essential vitamin which is required for the production of mood-regulating chemicals within the brain. Therefore, ensuring correct balance can improve your mood, sleep, regulate your emotions and even help prevent depression.

Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble based vitamin that is stored in the liver. It aids digestion and also the bodies defence mechanism to fight off viruses and bacteria. Vitamin B12 is part of a larger group of B vitamins, it’s the only vitamin that contains a metallic element called cobalt, this will sometimes be referred to as Cobalamin. Similar to other B Vitamins, it acts as a coenzyme within the body.

 

Symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency

The recommended daily intake (RDI) of vitamin B12 is 6 micrograms per day. Having a vitamin B12 deficiency is common, and this is especially found in people who follow a vegetarian or vegan diet. It’s believed that up to 90% of people following these diets have a vitamin B12 deficiency. This is because B12 is naturally found in animal foods. Unlike other vitamins, the absorption of vitamin B12 depends on a protein called intrinsic factor which is produced within your stomach.

If you have signs and symptoms of a vitamin B12 deficiency, you should consult your GP.

Signs and symptoms may include:

• Fatigue
• Difficulty concentrating / remembering (“Brain Fog”)
• Heart palpitations
• Pale skin
• Weight loss
• Numbness and tingling in the hands and feet
• Mood changes
• Sore tongue
• Decreased appetite
• Constipation

 

Why consider Vitamin B12 injections?

Vitamin B12 injections are the best way to rapidly increase your energy levels. This will have an almost immediate impact on your health and wellbeing.

Fatigue, stress and ‘brain fog’ as well as reduced physical energy are all common side effects of vitamin B12 deficiency.

Vitamin B12 injection benefits also include a healthier cardiovascular system and an improvement in overall cerebral functioning, for this reason we would usually recommend a course of treatments to individuals who are looking to achieve maximum health and energy improvements