Summary: B12 shots at home are NHS-supported intramuscular or subcutaneous injections of hydroxocobalamin used to treat confirmed vitamin B12 deficiency following proper training from healthcare professionals
Cyanocobalamin Injection (Vitamin B12 Complex) 1000mcg Multiple Dose 1 mL Vials is a prescription medication containing the synthetic form of vitamin B12, known as cyanocobalamin
Signs and symptoms include (but are not limited to): Extreme tiredness (fatigue) Tiredness / lack of energy Pale skin Numbness and / or tingling (paraesthesia) Feeling faint Noticeable heartbeat (palpitations) Feeling short of breath Loss of appetite Ringing in your ears (tinnitius) Unintended weight loss Changes in your vision A yellow tinge to the skin Depression Irritability Changes in the way you feel, behave, and think ('brain fog') A decline in mental function, such as changes to your memory, judgement and understanding (dementia) How long do B12 injections last
Think of them as two different keys that unlock separate doors to weight loss
Fatigue can have many causesincluding poor sleep, stress, thyroid disorders, or iron deficiencythat B12 injections cannot address