If you don’t feel energized or alert no matter how well you sleep, a vitamin deficiency or poor absorption could be to blame. Because of this, vitamin B12 supplements and injections have become popular health and wellness topics. B vitamins have been shown to play a vital role in a variety of functions within the human body and may therefore come along with some specific health benefits to improve the way you feel.
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Increase Energy Levels
Some of the most common symptoms of a vitamin B12 deficiency are fatigue and lethargy. That’s because your body needs this vitamin to effectively convert carbohydrates into glucose, which, in turn, is a necessary component of energy production.
If you often feel tired, even when you’ve gotten enough sleep, you may benefit from a B12 shot to boost your energy levels and help your body function at its optimal potential.
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Banish Brain Fog
In addition to just feeling tired, do you often feel like you’re not as alert as you could be, or have you noticed that you tend to forget lots of little things throughout the day? These symptoms, commonly referred to as “brain fog,” can also be caused by low B12 levels. Supplementing your body with injections or dietary supplements that contain B vitamins could help improve your alertness and memory function.
Food sources of vitamin B12 include fish, meat, eggs and dairy products, but plants do not produce this vitamin. That’s why vegans and vegetarians may be at a greater risk for a B12 deficiency.
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Boost Your Immune System
Maintaining a healthy immune system is a crucial step in reducing your chances of coming down with a cold, the flu or other common ailments. However, if your body isn’t getting enough of vitamins B12 and B6 from your regular diet, your immune system may not be able to function as well as it should.
In addition, vitamin B12 may play a role in protecting against the development of more serious health risks, including heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure and certain cancers, especially in those who may have a B12 deficiency.
Getting regularly scheduled Power Shots of vitamin B can help give your body’s natural defense system a boost for added protection against illness and infection. You can also try using a high-quality vitamin B supplement such as those offered by VitaMedica®.
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Improve Sleeping Habits
If you repeatedly have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, B12 injections may be able to help you finally get a better night’s rest so that you can wake up feeling energized and ready to take on the day. Some evidence has shown that certain B vitamins are involved in the secretion of various hormones that play a role in your ability to fall asleep and maintain regular sleep patterns throughout the night. A lack of vitamin B12 has been linked with insomnia and other sleep disorders.
In addition, getting enough B vitamins could help to relieve symptoms of other ailments that can disrupt your sleep schedule, including depression, stress and restless leg syndrome.
If you think you could benefit from a B12 injection, find a reputable medical spa in your area that offers these innovative health boosts.
Dr. Lee B. Daniel is board certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and General Surgery. He is a member of numerous societies including the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
