Vitamin boosters – Injections
Vitamin Boosters
A key advantage of vitamin boosters lies in their swift absorption into the bloodstream. When vitamins are ingested orally, they need to navigate the digestive system, potentially resulting in diminished absorption rates and a potential decrease in effectiveness. Conversely, injections sidestep the digestive process, directly transporting these crucial nutrients into your bloodstream. Consequently, your body can promptly harness these vitamins, leading to nearly instantaneous benefits.
At Time for you Aesthetics, I offer vitamin boosters Vitamin B12, Vitamin C and Vitamin D injections.
What is Vitamin B12 or Folate Deficiency?
Vitamin B12 (commonly called folate) deficiency occurs when a lack of vitamin B12 or folate causes the body to produce abnormally large red blood cells that cannot function properly.
Red blood cells carry oxygen around the body using a substance called haemoglobin.
Anaemia is the general term for having either fewer red blood cells than normal or having an abnormally low amount of haemoglobin in each red blood cell.
Symptoms of Vitamin B12 or Folate Deficiency
- Extreme tiredness, a lack of energy,
- Pins and needles (paraesthesia),
- A sore and red tongue, mouth ulcers,
- Muscle weakness, disturbed vision
- Psychological problems, which may include depression and confusion
Causes
- Diet. Vitamin B-12 is mainly found in meat, eggs and milk, so people who don’t eat these types of foods may need to take B-12 supplements. Some foods have been fortified with B-12, including some breakfast cereals and some nutritional yeast products.
- Pernicious anaemia. This condition occurs when the body’s immune system attacks cells in the stomach that produce a substance called intrinsic factor. Without this substance, B-12 can’t be absorbed in the intestines.
- Gastric surgeries. If portions of your stomach or intestines have been surgically removed, that can reduce the amount of intrinsic factor produced and the amount of space available for vitamin B-12 to be absorbed.
- Intestinal problems. Crohn’s disease and coeliac disease can interfere with absorption of vitamin B-12.
Benefits of B12 injections
Vitamin B12 injections have several advantages over oral supplements in people with or without a deficiency
Improves brain function
If you’re deficient in vitamin B12, you’re at risk for a decline in brain function, including an increased risk for dementia. If you lack vitamin B12, getting injections may improve brain function and fight off problems like dementia.
Fight off depression
Low levels of vitamin B12 in the bloodstream may affect mood and mental health. Vitamin B12 injections help restore the balance of the vitamin and improve mood and depression symptoms.
Increase energy levels and Concentration
Regular B12 injections help to boost overall energy, possibly due to the increase in red blood cells and oxygenated blood in the body.
Reduce the risk of osteoporosis
Low levels of vitamin B12 may contribute to bone loss, especially as you get older. Osteoporosis is a real threat to bone health, especially if you’re deficient. Vitamin B12 injections may decrease your risk of bone loss related to osteoporosis.
Boosts the Immune System
A lack of B12 interferes with your body’s ability to produce white blood cells. These cells are essential in fighting off infections and keeping your immune system in good working order. If you find yourself getting sick more often than usual or having allergies where you previously had none, you may need a B12 shot.
What is Vitamin D?
Vitamin D helps regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate in the body. Vitamin D (also referred to as “calciferol”) is a fat-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in a few foods, added to others, and available as a dietary supplement. It is also produced endogenously when ultraviolet (UV) rays from sunlight strike the skin and trigger vitamin D synthesis.
Symptoms of Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin D intakes are lower over time than recommended levels. Limited exposure to sun light. kidneys cannot convert 25(OH)D to its active form. Absorbtion of vitamin D from the digestive tract is inadequate.
Diets low in vitamin D are more common in people who have milk allergy or lactose intolerance and those who consume an ovo-vegetarian or vegan diet.
Tiredness, aches, and pains – severe bone or muscle pain or weakness – stress fractures, especially in your legs, pelvis, and hips
Causes of Vitamin D Deficiency
- Vegans
- Indoor workers
- Nursing mums
- Over 50’s
- Fitzpatrick 4 and above
- Obesity
- Geographic location
- Season of the year, i.e., winter months
Benefits of vitamin D injections
- Vitamin D plays an important role in the health of muscles and bones. It helps with the absorption of calcium and phosphorus from the intestines, which has a direct effect on the muscles and bones. An increase in vitamin D can help with aches and pains in the bones and muscles as well as help with chronic fatigue and osteoporosis.
- It has a vital role in the normal functioning of the immune system and can prevent and treat immune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes, Crohn’s disease and asthma. It can also help to prevent and treat colds, flu and other infections of the body.
- Vitamin D controls the growth of normal and cancerous cells. It can act as a prevention and treatment of certain cancers such as colon, pancreas, breast and prostate cancer.
- It stimulates the production of insulin by producing cells in the pancreas. It also helps to reduce insulin resistance and can help to prevent type 2 diabetes.
- It helps to regulate blood pressure by aiding the production of angiotensin. Vitamin D also helps to prevent hypertension, kidney disease and heart failure.
- Reduces the chances of developing coronary heart disease by reducing inflammation in the blood vessel wall.
- Helpful in the treatment of skin conditions like psoriasis as it aids in normal skin function.
- Beneficial for the health of the teeth and preventing many dental problems.
- Boosts the mood and helps to treat depression.
- Reduces the risks of neurological disorders such as Multiple Sclerosis (M.S), Parkinson’s disease, Autism and Alzheimer’s by aiding the development and function of the brain.
What is Vitamin C?
Vitamin C, also known as L-ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in some foods, added to others, and available as a dietary supplement. Humans, unlike most animals, are unable to synthesize vitamin C endogenously, so it is an essential dietary component
Symptoms of Vitamin C Deficiency:
• Fatigue and weakness
• Irritability
• Low mood
• Pain in the muscles and joints
• Swollen or bleeding gums
• Nosebleeds
• Blue or red spots on the skins
• Easy bruising
• Slow healing wounds
Causes
• Alcoholism
• Babies only fed cow’s milk
• Seniors only consuming tea and toast diet
• Low Socio-economic factors affecting those who are not able to afford fruits and vegetables
• Smokers
• Eating disorders
• Type 1 diabetics who have high vitamin C requirements
• Disorders of the GI tract like inflammatory bowel disease.
• Iron overload, which leads to wasting of vitamin C by the kidneys
• Restrictive diets, food allergies
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Benefits of vitamin C injection
- Boosts the immune system
- Increases energy levels
- Prevents cell damage
- Accelerates wound healing
- Reduces fatigue
- Contributes to collagen production
- Improves skin texture and look
- Produces neurotransmitters
- May reduce the adverse effects of chemotherapy drugs and cancer treatment
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