B12. Or as we like to call it, PURE ENERGY. This is the magic bullet, the tiny little vitamin that packs a power punch of energy. It’s an ingredient in almost every energy drink, every energy supplement, everything out there that’s marketed for a “boost” of energy.
But what is it?
Vitamin B12 is a vital nutrient that is essential to several cellular processes in the body. It helps to make our DNA and red blood cells. It keeps our nerve cells healthy, and helps us fight diseases.
Our bodies do not make B12, so we need to get it from animal-based foods, or supplements. It is naturally found in animal products such as fish, meat, and poultry, as well as dairy products like milk, butter, and cheese. For those who do not eat meat or dairy, it is available in fortified grains like breakfast cereals, as well as soy products and supplements.
Over 40% of people are deficient in B12, and with age, it becomes harder for our bodies to absorb it. That explains why so many of us feel fatigued and sluggish, with inexplicable aches and pains. Once we improve our diets to include this vitamin, or supplement with oral or injectable B12, we perk right up and have a ton of energy to get up and get moving. That’s why B12 injections are included as part of our medical weight loss program… while B12 does not actually eliminate fat at the cellular level, it gives us the energy to get off the couch, out of the house, and live the fullness of our lives with improved moods and energy. Once we do that, the weight loss often follows as a natural result. Learn more about how aging impacts vitamin B12 levels and why maintaining adequate B12 levels becomes important as we get older.
If taken via oral supplements, B12 is required daily. If taken via injection, you only need your B12 fix once a week. PURE ENERGY.
Ready for a boost?
- Call one of our offices at (706) 335-3555 (Commerce) or (678) 541-0339 (Buford) to schedule your appointment for a little PURE ENERGY today!
- Purchase your B12 injections online (click here) and enjoy personalized concierge service.
Stay informed, stay connected:
- Looking for our monthly specials? Check them out here and in our online store!
- Ready to purchase your surgical procedure or non-surgical treatment, or skincare/makeup products? Check out our online store!
- Want to be part of the Aesthetic Arts community? Like our Facebook page, and check out our Instagram feed!
At an experienced cosmetic clinic, patients can discuss whether B12 injections are appropriate for their individual needs and receive professional guidance on nutrition, vitamin deficiencies, and wellness goals as part of a broader health plan.
Written & medically reviewed by
Dr. Michael Kluska
Triple Board-Certified Cosmetic & Plastic Surgeon | Founder of Aesthetic Arts
Dr. Michael Kluska is triple board-certified in cosmetic, plastic and reconstructive, and general surgery, with over 25 years in practice specializing in full-face and body cosmetic surgery. As a past president of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and an adjunct clinical professor of plastic surgery at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, he brings published, peer-reviewed expertise to every procedure at Aesthetic Arts.
