We all know that we need to eat a varied diet if we want to optimise our intake of vitamins and minerals. But when we’re busy, it’s not always easy to tick all the vitamin boxes and make sure we’re getting exactly what we need to optimise our health and wellness.
However, making sure our bodies are getting what they need does more than just fuel us. When vitamin levels are running low, our bodies can experience feelings of sluggishness and fatigue and can leave us exposed to illness with a weakened immune system.
The solution? For most people, knowing what they’re low in can help them to focus on rebuilding their routine with the correct vitamins. And in this article, we’re focusing specifically on the signs of low B12, and how best to increase your B12 levels for optimum mental and physical health.
What Happens When You’re Low in B12?
Vitamin B12 is a complex vitamin that covers a number of roles within the body. Not only does it help your brain and nerves to work properly, but it also helps stimulate the production of red blood cells and the production and control of DNA.
A lot of this is physically manifested through an increase in energy, with the most obvious symptom of low B12 being a loss of energy. This can exhibit as weariness, a lack of motivation, tiredness, and feeling weak.
This, in turn, has an impact on mood, with those lacking in B12 often reporting a much lower mood and heightened stress.
How Can You Increase Your B12 Levels?
With low B12 making itself known through a drop in energy levels and low mood, recognising how to increase your intake of this vitamin is crucial. B12 is most often found in animal-based products, such as meat, dairy and eggs. It can also be taken as a supplement by those who, for example, don’t consume animal products, though no approach offers the same consistent potency as B12 injections.
Vitamin B12 injections deliver the vitamin directly into the bloodstream via intramuscular (IM) or intravenous (IV) administration, bypassing the digestive system for optimal absorption. This method ensures efficient delivery where it can be most effective. Benefits may include increased energy levels, improved mood, and enhanced cognitive function, with symptom improvement varying between individuals.
Who Are B12 Injections For?
With all that in mind, who are B12 injections designed to support?
Well, the truth is that anyone can benefit from an uplift in their B12 levels, with the most common clients including those over 50 whose B12 absorption has dipped, in those who don’t consume meat and animal products, and those who suffer from anaemia and other conditions that affect vitamin absorption and retention.
For more information on B12 and how to schedule your first session, get in touch with the Faces By Bae team today.
