Personalize your IV therapy with Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin), an essential nutrient that plays a crucial role in energy production, nervous system function, and overall health. As one of the eight B vitamins, B12 helps convert food (carbohydrates) into fuel (glucose), which the body uses to produce energy. It also assists in the utilization of fats and proteins, making it a key component in maintaining healthy skin, hair, eyes, and liver.
Vitamin B12 is particularly important for maintaining healthy nerve cells and supporting the production of DNA and RNA, the body’s genetic material. It works closely with Vitamin B9 (folate) to produce red blood cells and enhance the effectiveness of iron in the body. Together, Vitamins B12, B9, and B6 help regulate homocysteine levels, an amino acid associated with heart disease, although the exact relationship between homocysteine and heart disease is still under investigation.
Low levels of Vitamin B12 can lead to a variety of symptoms, including fatigue, shortness of breath, diarrhea, nervousness, and numbness or tingling in the fingers and toes. Severe deficiency can result in nerve damage. Certain groups are at higher risk for B12 deficiency, including vegans, vegetarians, individuals with absorption issues due to conditions like Crohn's disease or after weight loss surgery, people with Helicobacter pylori infection, those with eating disorders, individuals with HIV, people with diabetes, and the elderly.
The standard dose of Vitamin B12 in our IV therapy is 2.5 mg, with the flexibility to increase up to 5 mg per session. During your appointment, your IV therapist can tailor the dosage to meet your specific health needs, ensuring that your therapy is customized to provide the most benefit.
Administration Details:
Adding Vitamin B12 to your IV therapy seamlessly integrates with your treatment, providing targeted support for energy production, nervous system health, and overall well-being without extending the session time. Your therapist can personalize the dosage during your appointment, tailoring it to align with your health goals.
Maximum Doses: 2
Sources: Mount Sinai and Heathline
- Product Type:
- Add-On