Vitamin B12 injections are by far the most common treatment for patients suffering from a B12 deficiency. Although these injections definitely have their place, it seems that far too many people use it for the wrong reasons. Before we dive into these reasons, let’s first take a deep look at the most common benefits of B12 vitamin.
First, vitamin B12 helps our body to lower its Homo cysteine levels, which is the number one core reason for heart disease in our world. B12 also helps creating Myelin, a fatty protective substance around our nerve cells that is meant to protect nerve signals so that they can safely and properly reach the rest of our body. Vitamin B12 also replicate DNA, format red blood cells, grow tissues, and increases your metabolism to a higher level, which is also the reason why the myth of vitamin B12 injections for weight loss has begun at first place.
The truth is, that the only thing that these injections will do is boost up your metabolism, and thus make you far more likely to grab a dumbbell or a skipping rope and burn some calories. There is no direct correlation between the two, but it certainly helps in the long run. I would recommend taking these B12 shots only if the reason for your deficiency is a lack of ability to absorb B12 properly in the stomach. In this case, you will need a way to get B12 into your blood stream, and these injections are a safe and effective way for that.
Aside from that, I believe it would be a waste of money, time and pain to get these injections. You have many other viable alternatives, such as sub lingual tablets, intra nasal gel and sprays, and of course the natural foods rich in vitamin B12, that are common in almost every kitchen.