Our busy modern lifestyles mean that many of us are unknowingly deficient in key vitamins and minerals that are essential to our health and for the optimum performance of the body. Vitamin B12 plays an important role in many of the body’s functions and a deficiency in this valuable vitamin will quickly make itself known.

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It’s water-soluble, so the body does not store it and many of us are susceptible to not getting enough B12 from our diets. Certain prescription medications such as Omeprazole and Lansoprazole can also reduce Vitamin B12 levels.  Luckily, there is an easy solution, just get a vitamin B12 shot. So, what exactly is a vitamin B12 injection?

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What Is A Vitamin B12 Injection?

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A vitamin B12 injection is typically prescribed by doctors for those suffering from low vitamin B12 levels. A B12 shot normally contains one form of B12 and can be any of the four types of B12 available including Methylcobalamin, Adenosylcobalamin, Cyanocobalamin and Hydroxocobalamin.

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What Are The Health Benefits of Vitamin B12?

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Vitamin B12 shots can help boost your body’s energy levels by preventing fatigue, helping you to lose weight and also by lowering the risk of heart disease and other serious health concerns. Vitamin B12 is also essential for the health of your skin, hair and nails.