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Common Questions About Our
Pickering Clinic

B12 injections improve energy, reduce fatigue, support neurological function and DNA synthesis, and benefit mood. They are particularly effective for patients with B12 deficiency from dietary restriction, pernicious anemia, gastric history, or age-related absorption decline, since intramuscular delivery bypasses the digestive system entirely. Many patients report sharper focus and steadier sleep within the first few injections.

A B12 shot typically raises blood levels for 1 to 3 months, depending on your baseline deficiency, diet, absorption capacity, and the dose given. Patients with active deficiency or pernicious anemia often need weekly injections for the first 4 to 6 weeks, then monthly maintenance, while those using B12 for energy support usually settle into a monthly cadence. Effects on energy and focus are often felt within 24 to 72 hours and build over the first few injections.

Not required, but helpful. If you have recent bloodwork showing a deficiency, we can target your formula precisely. We can also advise on what bloodwork to request from your GP.

A lipotropic injection contains methionine, inositol, and choline (MIC), compounds that support fat metabolism and liver function. It is used alongside diet and exercise as metabolic support, not as a standalone weight loss treatment, and is administered by a VRA injector under medical oversight.