Welcome to B-12 Happy Hour!

B-12 Happy Hour occurs every Thursday from 4-6PM. Walk-ins welcome!
You do not have to be a current patient of the clinic. First come, first served.

Who can benefit from a B-12 shot?

EVERYONE!

• Vegans and vegetarians (almost all sources of B-12 come from animal products), elderly, athletes, and people with lots of stress.
• Anyone looking for an immune system boost.
• Those with any gastrointestinal issue: (Irritable Bowel Syndrome, food allergies, Celiac, GERD/heartburn/indigestion, ulcers, gastritis).
• Those with chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, asthma, allergies, cardiovascular disease.
• Those with neuropathies – tingling sensation in fingers, toes or face.
• Those taking many types of medications and drugs including: Alcohol (esp. alcoholics), Antibiotics, Birth control pills, H2 Blockers: Cimetidine (Tagamet), famotidine (Pepcid), Ranitidine (Zantac), Metformin, Nicotine, Nitrous Oxide, some anti-convulsive, some anti-virals, and more.

What conditions can it help with?

People who experience: fatigue, cold and flu, thyroid/adrenal imbalance, anxiety, depression, menopause, acne, allergies, psoriasis, nerve pain, obesity, heart disease, Gastro-Intestinal disorders; many more acute and chronic disorders.

What is it about B-12 that is so important and makes us feel so vital?

Vitamin B-12 is one of eight water-soluble B vitamins that are cofactors in almost all biochemical pathways, however sources of it are limited. B-12 is needed for all brain and nervous system activity, energy production, formation of blood, cell metabolism, DNA synthesis, fatty acid synthesis, and homocysteine metabolism.

Higher levels of Vitamin B-12 protect against brain changes that happen with aging and less likely to develop dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. B-12 deficiency on its own leads to memory loss, cognitive decline, depression, constipation, diarrhea, nerve damage, numbness, sore tongue, insomnia, fatigue, abdominal discomfort, easy bruising, anemia, and memory problems. B-12 deficiency has also been linked to migraine headaches and menstrual irregularities.

Getting B-12 into the bloodstream is a complicated possess with many steps. The absorption of vitamin B-12 from your food and oral supplementation requires a well functioning stomach, pancreas, intrinsic factor, enzymes, and the small intestine. Any inflammation of the digestive system will effect many of these factors. Gastro-intestinal disease, food allergies, age, stress, and taking drugs and or medications can cause a decrease in activity of any of these, and therefore will lead to B-12 deficiency.
Do you have a really well functioning GI system?

The majority of B-12 sources come from beef, poultry, cheese, milk, fish, eggs, and fortified processed foods. This means vegetarians and vegans face a major challenge to not become deficient. Many of the foods that should be eaten to increase B-12 are also foods, all besides fish, that should be decreased in a healthy diet. The few non-animal food sources of B-12 are from algae and fermented foods such as chorella, seaweed, kombucha, tempeh, and Brewer’s yeast. Are you getting enough in your diet?

How does a B-12 Shot work?

We use Methylcobalamin B-12, which is the highest absorbable and active ready to use form.

Intramuscular injects don’t usually sound like anyone’s idea of a good time, so I decided to have some fun with it and make it a Happy Hour!

The B-12 injection goes into the muscle which bypasses the entire GI system and is slowly absorbed by the blood over time, circulating to the body. There are many studies on the benefits of B-12 supplementation in medical journals and clinically we have found this to be a positive therapy for some patients. People find that they notice a non-jittery energy boost, increased clarity, and better mood for days to over a week. After doing a series, they may find longer lasting results and an increase in overall health and vitality.

What is an Add-On?

In addition to B-12, your shot can include other important factors. Possible Add-Ons:

• B-6
• B-complex
• Magnesium

B-12 BONUS!

Mention our B-12 website bonus and get a FREE Add-On*, or bring a friend and get $5 off** your B-12 shot!

_{*One time use only.
**One “bring a friend” discount per month.}