Why Vitamin B12 injections could be the boost you need…
Physio Edge now offers Vitamin B12 injections as part of our wellness and longevity services. Many people have heard of B12, but few realise just how important it is for daily function and long-term health.
What Does Vitamin B12 Do?
Vitamin B12 is essential for:
Energy metabolism: helping the body convert food into usable energy.
Nervous system health: maintaining the protective covering (myelin) around your nerves, which allows messages to travel effectively between brain and body.
Red blood cell production: preventing certain types of anaemia that can cause extreme tiredness and weakness.
Cognitive function: supporting memory, focus, and concentration.
Low levels can result in symptoms such as fatigue, low mood, poor concentration, tingling or numbness in the hands and feet, and pale or yellowing skin.
Why Injections Instead of Tablets?
Some people can absorb B12 from food or oral supplements without difficulty. However, absorption often declines with age and can be impaired by digestive conditions (such as IBS, Crohn’s, or coeliac disease) and by certain medications (for example, long-term use of proton pump inhibitors).
Vitamin B12 injections bypass the gut, going directly into the bloodstream. This ensures reliable absorption and allows levels to be restored more quickly and effectively.
Clinical Benefits Reported in Research
Evidence suggests that correcting low B12 levels can:
Improve energy and reduce fatigue
Support mood regulation and reduce symptoms of depression in deficient patients
Enhance cognitive performance, particularly in older adults with low levels
Contribute to healthier red blood cell counts and prevent megaloblastic anaemia
While B12 injections are not a “quick fix” for all tiredness or low mood, in people with deficiency or borderline levels they can make a profound difference.
Why We’re Offering It
At Physio Edge, we take a whole-person approach. Alongside physiotherapy, joint and soft tissue injections, Aesthetic and longevity medicine, we are now offering B12 injections as another way to support your health, resilience, and energy levels.
The treatment is quick, safe, and well-tolerated, with minimal side effects. Most patients notice benefits within days to weeks, depending on their baseline levels.
Vitamin B12 Injections – Frequently Asked Questions
How often do I need it?
This depends on your individual needs and baseline levels. Some patients require a short course to restore levels, while others benefit from regular maintenance injections (for example, monthly or quarterly).
Is it safe?
Yes. B12 is a water-soluble vitamin, so the body excretes what it doesn’t need. Side effects are rare and generally mild, such as temporary soreness at the injection site.
Do I need to be deficient to have it?
Not always. Some people choose injections to maintain energy, support concentration, or as part of a longevity and wellbeing programme, especially if they have risk factors for low B12. Our team can discuss whether it’s appropriate for you.
When will I feel the benefits?
This varies. Some patients notice an energy lift within days, while others see gradual improvements over several weeks.
Can anyone have a B12 injection?
Most people can, but there are a few exceptions (for example, people with certain rare medical conditions). We’ll take a full history to ensure it’s suitable before treatment.
