Vitamin Injections

Honestly, the decision to get vitamin injections is a personal one. Vitamins, minerals, and other essential nutrients are pertinent to your overall well-being. While we believe vitamin shots are a great way to ensure your body receives the nutrients it needs quickly and efficiently, others may choose not to. Some reasons people choose not to are because they have a fear of needles, they have had success with oral supplements, and that they just don’t absolutely need vitamin shots.

Otherwise the increased energy, mental clarity, radiant skin, improved metabolism, immune support, and athletic recovery resulting from regular vitamin injections is worth it to our current patients.

In most cases, you do not need a prescription for a B12 vitamin shot. B12 is a water-soluble vitamin that is generally considered safe for use. Of course, it is recommended to consult a healthcare professional to ensure the injection is safe, but it is available over-the-counter for the public to use.

If you are concerned about the vitamin B12 injection being a safe option for you, contact the Quintessa Wellness Center for a consultation.

Vitamin shots, whether administered intramuscularly (IM) or intravenously (IV), offer a range of potential benefits, including:

• Enhanced Nutrient Supplementation: By delivering concentrated doses of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients directly into the bloodstream, vitamin shots provide efficient and targeted nutrient supplementation.
• Rapid Nutrient Repletion: Vitamin shots can quickly raise nutrient levels in the body, addressing deficiencies and promoting optimal health and well-being.
• Increased Energy and Vitality: Many individuals report experiencing a boost in energy levels, improved mood, and enhanced vitality after receiving vitamin shots, allowing them to thrive in their daily lives.
• Stronger Immune System: Vitamins, like C and zinc, can help strengthen your immune system, making you less susceptible to illness and infection.
• Improved Athletic Performance and Recovery: Athletes may benefit from vitamin shots containing B vitamins and amino acids, as they can support performance, endurance, and faster recovery, enabling them to reach their athletic goals.
• Enhanced Skin Health and Youthful Appearance: Vitamin shots with antioxidants like vitamin C and glutathione contribute to skin health, protecting against damage and promoting a youthful and radiant complexion.

Vitamin injections, including IM, are considered safe when administered by expert healthcare professionals, like our Quintessa wellness staff. However, like any medical procedure, there are potential side effects. Since IM vitamin injection is fairly non-invasive, the side effects tend to be minimal.

Here is a list of the possible side effects:

1. Allergic reaction
2. Infection at the injection site
3. Bleeding/bruising
4. Nerve damage
5. Very small risk of blood clot or serious complications

Not all B12 vitamin injections are created equally. It is important to check on the ingredients used to ensure the shot is completely animal (and animal by-product) free. The B12 and B complex vitamin injections at Quintessa are completely vegan! Offering a more effective and higher nutrient-dense solution for vegans.

Vitamin B12 is typically derived from animal products, which can make it challenging to find for those living a vegan lifestyle. While Chlorella is a freshwater algae supplement that offers a vegan B12 solution, there are better ways to ensure you get the nutrients you need.