7 Powerful Benefits of B12 Shots you Probably Didn’t Know
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- čas přidán 22. 06. 2024
- As many as up to 40-50% of the US population has suboptimal levels of B12 in their body. That means that there is a high chance you may be suffering from B12 deficiency and may respond to B12 supplementation.
In this video, I will walk you through the benefits of using B12 shots over oral formulations such as tablets, capsules, and sublingual B12. In my opinion, B12 shots provide a more immediate response to B12 deficiency and may help a number of people.
The benefits of B12 shots include:
#1. Increase in energy levels and a reduction in fatigue
- B12 is required in the production of ATP in the mitochondria. Low B12 is associated with fatigue and can be treated with B12 shots.
#2. Increase in metabolism
- B12 may help increase your metabolism by increasing the amount of energy that you produce and burn.
#3. Assistance with weight loss
- While B12 doesn't directly lead to weight loss by itself, it can help you increase your energy and promote weight loss indirectly.
#4. Increase in sleeping and circadian rhythm
- B12 deficiency has been associated with insomnia and other sleep problems. If you are deficient in B12 you may notice an improvement when using it.
#5. Reduction in depression and an increase in concentration
- B12 deficiency may cause brain fog, decreased concentration, and difficulty paying attention. Using B12 may improve these symptoms.
#6. Boost to immune function
#7. Increase in hair growth and may stop hair loss
- B12, along with other nutrients, is involved in the hair growth cycle. Low b12 may precipitate hair loss in certain individuals.
These benefits come from using methylcobalamin B12 shots or injections. If you decide to get B12 shots, make sure you get the methylcobalamin form and not the cyanocobalamin form. Methylcobalamin comes pre-methylated and is easier to activate and utilize by your body.
B12 shots seem to work better for some people, especially those with hypothyroidism, especially when compared to oral formulations and even sublingual formulations of B12.
You can inject B12 shots subcutaneously meaning you don't have to use a large needle.
Learn more about these benefits in this video.
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I could never sleep more than 5 hours. First injection and I slept 9 hours and 53 mins!
Depression, insomnia, weight gain, hair loss, severe fatigue, and other symptoms. Check✔ B12 shots, here I come! Hey, thanks!!!
I know that's right Sarah, same here. Good luck with it Sis 🙏🙂
That's weird, I was able to keep up with everything he was saying 😐 I had a b12 shot today coincidence?
Just had my injection yesterday. Main reason was tiredness and fatigue. Looking forward for better results. 👍🏻😊
plz tell now , How u felt after injection
I gave birth in April at 23 weeks leaving my family and I with a 173 NICU stay and extreme birth trauma. I said all of that to say that the experience left me feeling extremely depressed. I began to become concerned most recently as I always felt I was in a fog and it was hard to do the simplest tasks. (Having a preemie who needs to eat every 2 hours doesn’t allow for any fogging lol). I went in for an IV drip recently to try and elevate my energy levels but left with a “b12 + b6 complex” instead. that I must admit I didn’t really think would work. When I tell you I have never felt better!!! It may be a pain in the ass to get to a drs office once a week but it’s the most effective way to take the medication (intramuscular! and so, so worth it. I am able to get up as I need to without feeling like death , I have tons of positive energy, and my appetite as opened up, which for me is positive. I know this comment is long but I just can’t stop telling everyone who will listen about this! I think this could have huge benefits for postpartum moms! The difference was night and day.
Thank you so much for this! Liked and subbed! Going to get my B12 shot tomorrow morning! 👊🏻
Thanks Doc and I like that speedy voice it remind me of New Yorkers where I was raised.
Awesome review 👍
Due to following a vegan diet for 1,5 yearsand resulting vitamin b12 deficiency, my body first developed an eczema on my hands, hair loss and later cold night sweats very night. Nobody first knew what was going on with my body. After discovering the deficiency and introducing b12 shots, the night sweats stopped right away and my body recovered. Many doctors never even thought of b12 deficiency in the beginning
Yep, it's unfortunate but very true.
@@drwestinchilds I'm curious. From your experiences.... With a diagnosed deficiency just below 200 and b12 shot (1000 microgram) twice a week for 5 weeks (that's what my doctor suggested), how long does it take to see positive result? Or in general?
Hi, same here, turned vegan and got severe deficiency, how are you now? Have you recovered completely? I am too on weekly injections
its good that you speak fast
Thanx! Great info! Just got my shot today!! ❤ 😊
Thank you for the information doc
You're welcome!
Thank you for all the information 😊
Thank you so much 🧡🧡
Felt fatigued and depleted of energy, developed into malaise,after taking this b12 vitamin .... felt better interested in activities. Love this vitamin
Which b12 u have got
I take a B12 shot every month from my cancer doctor I have anemia a CLLLeaukemia. Since 2009.
Did it help you? I wish you MAXIMUM HEALTH!
Another Childs awesome! I’m going to get my first shot after being on Omeprazole for 3 months and having gastritis for years now I’m dealing with neuropathy from it.
Good speed ..is it base wizz
Thoughts on injected hydroxocobalamin? My naturalpath seems to think this is the most absorbable form?
Great video ! Thanks dr !
I have a question around the times for each supplement thats taken for hypothyroidism. For e..g best time to take B12, a multivitamin tab(w/o iron), B complex pill, selenium, vitamin D, iron and Vit C when a person is taking T3 only medication.
My doctor told me I could take B12 and B complex any time during the day and even the multivitamin(I use Pure Encapsulations O.N.E). Vitamin D after a meal and iron/magnesium/vit C/Selenium at night. Is this schedule ok ? Do iron, magnesium and selenium interact with each other ?
It would be great if you could answer this or make a video on it (even better) !!
I can only say that take b12 and b complex capsule in morning after breakfast. But not in evening. It causes sleep problem when taken in evening. T3 you must be taking empty stomach, and after 45 min you have to eat anything.
@@explore_with_sagan9596I find the opposite, b12 helps me sleep due to it increasing the function of melatonin. Isn't it fascinating how something can be totally different for others.
I've been on your site & can't see how to get b12 shots... can we buy them online or do we need a prescription?
Hi my doctor gave me the cyanocobalamin and you said in video stay away from that kind what insulin would you suggest?
Dr called me today. My B12 is at “70” which is worryingly low. Got some booked in 6 over 2 weeks so 3 a week
Thanks a lot for the info, doc. My symptoms are all there for vitamin B12 deficiency, so a blood test results showed a reading of 434 pg/ml. I am 74 years old and have type 2 diabetes under diet control. Do I need vitamin B12 supplement, and if so what. Please suggest the suppliesment and dosage. Thanks.
Sir everyone over age of 60 needs a good multivitamin. My mother takes 500 mcg methylcobalamin in a multivitamin prescribed by her Dr. She also has diabetes.even her Dr takes b12 supplement.
Take Meconerv forte
Thanks for the info Dr.Childs
So strange when i took vit b12 my anxiety got so bad so I stopped it , any idea why?
i will try it again and see.
Have a nice day
Miss Sha I have experienced exactly same. More so after 3-4 months my sleep got distorted. Seemed like melatonin issues. I was sleeping just fine before taking B12 shots. I'm not on any medication
b12 depletes potassium and possibly magnesium... eat potassium and magnesium rich foods wile on b12
Miss Sha - I work out right after I take it...it's almost like a shot of caffeine
Sha and Kamlesh, what forms were you two taking?
In the book Dirty Genes by Dr Ben Lynch, it discusses how some genetic variations can make you sensitive to some types of B vitamins, so that you need to take them in another form. Also, if you take B12 a lot without balancing it with other B vitamins, you can get symptoms from that imbalance. I think you need vitamin B6 and folate, as well, especially.
I heard it helps with lower back pain to any truth to this ?
thanks a lot doc.. do these shots need doctor Prescription and can you also suggest few good brands of these shots.
In the US they require a prescription for the shots, but in other countries you might be able to get them over the counter.
Shashank Thiagaraja
Shashank Thiagarajan they sell them at most major shopping malls, or beauty spas in the US. I just had my first one today at the mall for $20.00 a shot or you can buy packages at a reduced price.
In India, you can buy without prescription
When my hair fall stop... I took 4th vitamin b 12 shot today but hair are falling still and skin wrinkling problems?
Hi Dr. Where do we buy these B12 shots from?
For me, Tribedoce DX works wonderfully. Ordered online.
I love my B12 injections. I literally feel the difference when it is being released into my body. My hair even looks better. And its growing like a weed. When im tired with the b12 it feels very different from when im tired withot it. When i take my b12 and im tired it feel like i need a nap. When i need it and i feel tired; it feels like i need to sleep for days.
Thanks Dr. Child. I am just diagnosed with a low B12, my Endo recommended B12 shot, but my primary doctor didn't respond to the request. What will happen to my body then?
Anges just buy it online. www.vitaminb12online.com my doctors were the same and I had to take things into my own hands and now I am better from b12 deficiency.
Get a new Doc. Do your self a huge favor and find a good "Functional Medicine" Doctor for your primary physician. They are light years ahead of the allopaths imo.
Gosh don't rely on. Those doctors your health is at stake as above find a functional medicine practitioner and get yourself fixed
I bet he wanted to give You the cyanide type as well? He/she is ignorant, many dr:s are. Change the dr at once and get yourself metylcobalamine shots. I did.
Is it ok to inject 100mcg per day for a week and then go down from there. Or is that too much. I’ve done one dose of the cyanocobalamin 6 days prior to finding the methyl; had two doses over the past two days. It hasn’t helped with energy levels at all, which I am sorely needing.
As someone who injects 2ml daily when it's inexpensive and available (in Asia) and 5 ml per week otherwise, I know you can't inject too much. A sublingual dose is 50,000% daily allowance. Read the bottle. It's impossible to take to much.
Do you sell the B12 shots??
Do I need a prescription to get the B12 injections.
No it is available off the counter like tomatoes on a grocery shot
Doc. very informative Vedio on Vit.B12 Some Vit.B22 comes with FOLIC ACID...PLS explain...ls it ok to take it. thankyou Being CML Patient it really helps me...
B12 and folic acid works together. Without folate, b12 will not get processed, it will remain in its inactive form. I take injections that doesn't have folate, so I supplement with b complex tablet
Look out for the kind! Not just FOLAT ACID BUT EVEN HERE with metyl
Dr Child’s,
I take a shot of vitamin B12 once a month at a public health clinic. So I finally am sleeping through the night most nights and feel somewhat better re energy at times. However I am still obese and my hair is not growing back. Should I ask my dr. to see if I should get shots every two weeks? Also how much is the proper dosage and what is the high quality type of B12 shots called? I still have severe brain fog, bad memory problems and couldn’t keep up with you.
Starting b12 shots are loading doses of 1 day on and 1 day off over 2wks, then you go by yr symptoms how frequent afterwards
You can buy yr own b12 from mycare.de and Arnika.de
You also need cofactors to enable b12 to work
You can buy the b12 online and inject yourself!
@@fireyflower6643what co factors are you referring to please?
Where can we get tested to see if we have methylation issues like you mention a little before 14:30?
You can get genetic tests if you'd like to check for MTHFR genetic mutations. Any genetic test which looks at SNP's will provide that information.
I’m so excited to learn all this info. Please slow down your speech. My head hurts trying to keep up with what you are saying.
It improves unexplained gradual muscle weakness.
I started Every 8 weeks Dr. Told me that I was being. Over. Dose. Every 12 weeks at this moment
Yes,
Can you please tell me the exact name of the medicine?
Methylcobalamin
I had gastric bypass surgery 10 years ago and have severe fatigue. How do I get b12 injection prescription?
You doctor have to make you a blood work and if you have b12 deficiency he or her will prescribe you the shots.
I've been getting them and I can't quite explain it but I feel better! I can tell when I need another one too like I start to feel more weighed down, anxious idk but if you're feeling just terrible like I was and nothing else seems to be quite wrong please try them! Also side note my heart rate has been less high it would randomly shoot up before now when I exercise it's like a normal person.
I give myself B12 shot once a month.
How do you ordered it from? Do you need prescription?
Do you need more B12 if you are fat adapted which produced more ATP
I need two or 3 shots per week
Why do i get hives on my arms when I get the B12 inj. Im severely low in B12 so would this cause hives?
Some people get allergic reaction from some kind of b12, you can try other form. Try Methylcobalamin if using /cyanocobalamin or vice versa
I also got swelling like reaction from my 2nd injection. But after that, no more side effects, only good effects from further injection.
Maybe its reaction to this brand/type of vit b12..ooooooor you have some sort of other deficiency. Some other vit b or some minerals.
Does anyone know how effective a 5000 mcg sublingual b12 would be compared to a b12 shot ?
In my experience, they are not comparable. The shot is far more effective.
I would like to add one correction. Vitamin B6 can be toxic and cause neurological damage. I learned this the hard way as so many sources of information say B vitamins are water-soluble but do not mention that B6 can become toxic.
Interesting.
I only have access to either cyano or hydroxo cobalamin. Is hydroxocobalamin a reasonable source of B12
Yes, hydroxycobalamin would generally be preferred over cyanocobalamin.
@@drwestinchilds why is that? I picked up B12 supplements today and just noticed its cyanocobalamin 😕
Endi Gradzy cyano is synthetic and is harder for the body to convert to usable form
Would you recommend a B complex shot ever 7 days
Can you take too much does it cause back pain if so??
Hmm - well: what I miss in this video is the notion of vitamin B12 being crucial for the human nervous system. A severe deficiency of *B12* might be one factor of peripheral neuropathy, and that's - I hope we can all agree - of more importance than diminished *hair* growth [btw: I'm bald].
I won't argue with you there!
EXACTLY
Well..... I lost both balance and coordination... would lightly change to bouldness😢
leave the benefits,🙄 here people dying from severe b12 deficiency are not getting injections prescribed by dr. Have to self inject.😔
Can I ask my primary doctor to give me a B-12 shot?
I am having painful/ cramping in thigh &/ or abdomen shots bumps
and redness .. very sore and swollen
I had been Rec daily .03ml
Began 3 weeks ago
Would less shot with more b12 help
Or any other suggestions ?
Thank you for this affirming video
I also am detoxing neurological lyme , toxic mold and ebv along with low temp hypothyroid
Low rbc and high other markers indicating b12 ( essentially all symptoms you mention)
Thank you
Great video. Trully.
What is wrong with b12 cyanolco … form? Quality?
It's a synthetic form that results in the creation of cyanide that must be eliminated by the body.
and cyanide is poison. Hitler and Eva Braun took it as they had no way out....
Hey let me know can you take too much n is it harmful????
B12 is water soluble so it's very hard to "get toxic" on it.
I am taking b12 now and don’t know what type injections today I bought 10 ampoules for 65 bht which is about $2.00
Where can I order methylcobalamin injections?
Tammie Saucier Try shopping mall that's where I got mine today. Or just Google it for your area, no prescription needed. I paid $20.00.
How many shots should you take per month? Like two or 4 once a week?
It depends on symptoms, I have severe deficiency and I take once or twice a week, some take every other day, while who are on maintenance dose, they take monthly.
@@explore_with_sagan9596 what was your level when u started
@@explore_with_sagan9596 How are you Sagandeep....Kindly Update...about your health...??
I took two injections in one week that was last month it’s a nightmare I can’t sleep i have acne my face is burning my right eye hurt went to the doctor twice they don’t know anything about it went to the emergency room twice I don’t know what to do I wish I never took b12
Did you feel bloated?
Which form did you have? Obviously it was the wrong one for you
B 12 shot...100 cc a week for 3 months. That's for 150 lb. male, 60 year old and deficit. Good luck! The mitochondria will love you back 🤗
What if you have MTHFR ?
Yes, it should be fine as long as it is pre-methylated.
@@Smileyb8711 Thank you.. yes Iam aware of this..
Hopefully this is all that's been wrong with me
Half the screen is blank or ad fos books.
I have b12 count 258 i have few symptoms do i shot
How are you....?
Why not cyanocobalamin???
My levels were checked 2months ago test 400 is that a low level
Serum B12? You might consider pushing it higher if you are feeling some symptoms.
B12 shots are good when you first start getting sick.
what on earth are You talking about?
Yea, and those twice a week b12 shots your on doc make you talk at an extremely fast rate. People who are deficient in b12 definitely can't take in what your saying that fast 😊
They do don't they, I will have to ease up I guess :)
@@drwestinchilds they were my thoughts too! my speech could do with some speeding up. Cant wait
I changed the speed
So true! I had to Really concentrate as he talks so fast. Lol...
Well, the bloodtest does not show how much of the cobalamine have re
ached and got into the cell!!!!
Will taking B12 be just as good as a 💉 or do you need a 💉 to get real effects to take place how do you compare pill vs 💉
Injection Is best absorbance. B6 as well. I mix and do reg shots. Huge difference in sleep and energy. Try a shot
@@eddiespagetti8395 do you use both b12 and b6 together? Do you mix them if so what doses of both? Is it the cynocobalamin or methylcobalamin?
Why is talking about actual doses avoided?
I have the b12 deficiency...how much shots I needed..?? B 12 level is 100
Hi, have you recovered now?
@@explore_with_sagan9596 yes I recovered now
@@santoshp721 how many shots you took and in how many months you recovered??
If someone 's level is 100 then 10 injections spread over about 45 days. Then one injection everymonth one 60000IU vit D everymonth, good quality multivitamin everyday for life.
Is it possible to buy B12 online?
Perhaps, but I would not advise it.
ZBORICUA804 not in uk.you can in Australia some parts of states Canada and most countries that treat people like idiots the uk one of them
@@drwestinchilds what brand of b12 do u recommend? and where do I go to purchase it?
@@satinrose3827 For oral B12 I recommend my own brand: www.restartmed.com/product/power-b-complex/
For B12 shots you will need to get a prescription from your doctor.
I got many of these symptoms but tests show my b12 levels are very good
Serum B12 levels don't necessarily correlate with cellular B12 status in the body. Most doctors know this (or at least they are taught this in medical school) but typically forget it at some point.
I'm on thyroid med. No quality of life. Is b12 an Injection.? I have all symptoms . just in bed. No appetite. I haven't energy to make a meal. I eat bananas n biscuits. Can't sleep despite meds. Neck is kinda hard one side n I can't really swallow easily . I don't talk much on phone as I'm sick of ppl asking what's wring...my voice is hoarse...n its sore if I talk for a while. Hair falling out in clumps. Sweats distressing. I can't hurry up scan or second blood test. Just got given meds n said wait 2 months!! I'd give anything for a bit of energy.. I take all supplements u recommended. I live on tropical island n feel cold 😮 I do nothing all day. I get about 2 he's energy. That's it. Getting one infection after another. Average in between time 3 weeks always where lymph nodes swollen. I'm fed up with being sick. Stress caused a lot. Hair went very n started fall out. Noiw more so. Doctors useless unless I go private n haven't worked for over a year as was in a protection program n cortisol I'm sure high. On anti. Rep n alpraz for PTSD n depression before this...lived on my nerves. Just not living like other ppl. That's how I feel. I'm 3 weeks on lyco meds n WORSE ....How can that be? My levels were so high ...dunno what's high in hypo..th? Some hormone...I was ten. Normal range in blood is 4 to 7. I'm losing weight too. Your channel is SOO helpful n I have understanding in anatomy but u explain things by far the best n easiest way to understand as my brain is in MUSH!😮
@@h.l.phillips3175 oh that's terrible. I hope you found some answers and are on the road to recovery.
@@drwestinchildsso very tru! I have educated soo many dr:s here in Sweden! They probably slept over that unsexy lesson in the medical education. The lessons were also very few.....
I got a B12 shot and did not give me any energy.. why is that? 🤔
Perhaps you already had normal b12 levels before the shot?
my b12 levels were around 147 and i feel amazing after using a 1 ml shot. Its like i haven't been able to think so clearly before and now i feel alive.
Awesome! Thanks for sharing and I'm glad you are feeling better!
My grandma was allergic to Vit B12 why is that I wonder
Tessa p probably the synthetic ones.
Me too I’m allergic to the b12 injections i
Sublingual b12 works better than shots.
EVIDENCE?
I think this guy is taking too much B12. Talks so fast I can barely hear a coherent word
You're not wrong :)
I'm not not even native in English and have no trouble with him :)
You should make a repost of this video but for slower comprehending people just so you can have more Content and get more subscribers
Thanks for the suggestion, I will most likely be doing that soon as I update some of my older content.
You can play it at a slower speed
It's a shame you talk so fast as it's hard to take in the information. Remember, most people watching this have these issues which make it harder to keep up when you are racing along as we tend to think slower! Well, I do anyway!
Hi Anne, sorry about that! You can slow down the speed at which I talk in the gear section on the video! I hope this helps :)
@@drwestinchilds ok. Thanks. It's a shame to miss the great information. I will listen again at a slower speed.
Indeed dr Westin Child speaks fast but i have no problem understanding each and every word, even though English is not my first language. However, as a nurse, I'm familiar with all the expressions he uses, maybe that's why. I started getting B-shots 4mo ago and I'm experiencing most of the benefits he's talking about. I, also, lost 40lbs. Thank you for the great summary Doc!
@@celiataylor3493 Good for you! You are obviously very proud of yourself and like bragging.
Welcome and glad it's working for you!
Get to the point !
You don't have to talk fast to get your point across.
You talk to fast
Bro science.
Annoying..
Don't watch ? XD
I could never sleep more than 5 hours. First injection and I slept 9 hours and 53 mins!
I could never sleep more than 5 hours. First injection and I slept 9 hours and 53 mins!
I could never sleep more than 5 hours. First injection and I slept 9 hours and 53 mins!
same! This happened to me last night :) I was surprised I slept so much but admittedly i don’t think i had been providing my body with adequate sleep in the prior days. Did help me get a full nights sleep!