Deficiency of vitamin B12 can lead to abnormal neurologic and psychiatric symptoms including ataxia (shaky movements and unsteady gait), muscle weakness, spasticity, incontinence, hypotension, vision problems, dementia, psychoses, and mood disturbances BENEFITS OF B12: More energy, mental alertness and stamina for everyday tasks Healthier immune systems Improves sleep Increases metabolism, thereby aiding in weight loss Reduces allergies, stress and depression Improves mood stabilization Lessens frequency and severity of migraines and headaches Helps lower homocysteine levels in the blood, thereby reducing the probability of heart diseases and strokes POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS AND CONTRADICTIONS OF B12: A vitamin B12 shot is safe and generally has no side effects, even in higher doses
The most common subcutaneous injection sites are: Abdomen: at or under the level of the belly button, about 1.5 inches away from the navel Upper arm: back or side of the upper arm, about 3 inches above the elbow and 3 inches below the shoulder Upper thigh: front or side of the upper thigh If youre self-administering your subcutaneous injection, this should be done in the abdomen or upper thigh only
some may trial high-dose oral with close monitoring (NHS)
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Instead, it focuses on supporting the biological systems that influence how we age, including energy production, detoxification, inflammation balance, and cellular repair
