The MAK Journal
Straight-talking guides from Nurse Prescriber Jennifer Dowdall on aesthetic, laser and wellness treatments, covering what they involve, what results to expect and what to ask before you book.
How often to get B12 injections for maximum benefit
Ask three people how often you should get B12 shots for maximum benefit, and you will get three answers. The real answer depends on why you are deficient. This guide explains the NHS loading and maintenance schedules, why hydroxocobalamin lasts longer than cyanocobalamin, when high-dose oral B12 works as well as injections, and why injections do nothing for people with normal levels. Written for anyone in Knutsford and Cheshire weighing up a B12 programme.
Vitamin B12 Injections: Everything You Need to Know
Vitamin B12 injections are being sold at gyms, wellness pop-ups, and online subscription services. Many of the people getting them have never had a blood test, never spoken to a clinician, and have no idea whether they actually need one. The marketing is confident. The clinical evidence is far more specific.