Description Description A single-component research material supplied for controlled research environments
Bodies need 13 vitamins (vitamins A, C, D, E, and K, as well as eight B vitamins) for normal development and function
By Alaiyka Parvez Owner, CoLaz Aesthetics Clinic The short version B12 injections are the standard NHS treatment for proven B12 deficiency, most commonly caused by autoimmune gastritis (pernicious anaemia), some medications, gut surgery, or a long-term vegan diet without fortification
In the UK, patients get four shots a year
Common side effects include: Injection site reactions mild pain, redness, swelling, or bruising at the injection site, typically resolving within a few days Headache usually transient and manageable with standard analgesia Nausea or dizziness particularly in the initial treatment phase Skin reactions including itching, mild rash, or acneiform eruptions Temporary urine discolouration red or orange urine is harmless and expected Diarrhoea or flushing usually mild and self-limiting In patients with severe megaloblastic anaemia, low potassium levels (hypokalaemia) may occur during initial intensive treatment, but this is uncommon in routine maintenance therapy
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