Pregnancy If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you may not be suitable for B12 injections, but it is still safe for you and your baby if you take a limited dose of B12 orally
One study, for instance, notes that people who are overweight or obese appear to have lower levels of vitamin B12 than those with a body mass index (BMI) that falls within the range considered to be normal. People who took vitamin B12 supplements of their own volition gained between 2.5 and 17 fewer pounds (1.27.7 kg) over ten years compared to those who did not take any form of supplementation with this vitamin
NHS guidance is clear that it should be prescribed and given by, or under the supervision of, a suitably qualified professional
Zinc: A Clinical Look at IV Zinc Therapy December 22, 2025 Introduction Zinc is an essential trace mineral involved in hundreds of enzymatic processes throughout the body, playing a critical role in immune function, cellular repair, and inflammatory regulation
The appointment will take less than half an hour, and you should be able to resume normal activities immediately after the injection