Vitamin B12 Shot

Get a fast, affordable way to supplement B12, administered by a registered nurse at The Shot Nurse, or at your workplace. For those who love our Vitamin B12 shots, we’ve approved a new protocol that allows recipients to receive a dose every 14 days.

The amount of B12 per dose remains the same as before. But, now you can take it twice per month. The price remains $25 with every 5th shot FREE! 

What Is Vitamin B12?

Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient your body needs but can’t produce on its own, which means you have to get it through food or supplements. It plays a role in several functions, including the production of red blood cells, DNA synthesis, and the healthy functioning of your nervous system.

B12 is found naturally in animal-based foods like meat, fish, eggs, and dairy, which is why people following plant-based diets are more likely to fall short. It’s also worth noting that even with adequate dietary intake, some people struggle to absorb B12 properly due to age, certain medications, or digestive conditions. Low B12 levels can creep up slowly and show up in ways that are easy to overlook. Common signs of deficiency include:

• Fatigue
• Brain fog
• Tingling in the hands or feet
• Mood changes

The good news is that B12 is one of the easier deficiencies to address, whether through diet adjustments, injections, or oral supplementation.

Commonly Reported Benefits of B12

Within a couple of days of receiving a B12 injection, many people experience an increase in their energy level and stamina. Vitamin B12 is the only vitamin not reliably absorbed by the stomach or intestinal tract, so an injectable form of the vitamin was developed. Although individual results may vary, common benefits reported by participants include:

• Improved sleep
• Reduced allergies
• Reduced stress and depression
• Improved mood
• Less frequent or severe headaches. 

Vitamin B12 injections also contribute to healthier immune systems, and is an essential B vitamin needed to form red blood cells and for proper brain and spinal cord function.

Why an Injection Instead of a Supplement?

Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is absorbed in the digestive tract through a process that requires a protein called intrinsic factor, which is produced in the stomach. Certain conditions can reduce intrinsic factor production, making oral B12 absorption unreliable.

Injectable B12 bypasses the digestive tract entirely, delivering the vitamin directly into muscle tissue where it enters the bloodstream without depending on intrinsic factor. For people with absorption difficulties, this makes injections a clinically dependable alternative to oral supplements.

What to Know Before You Come In

B12 deficiency becomes more common with age. Conditions such as atrophic gastritis (which affects a significant portion of older adults) reduce the stomach’s ability to produce intrinsic factor and absorb B12 from food.

Strict vegetarians and vegans are at elevated risk for deficiency, since B12 is found almost exclusively in animal-derived foods. Injections are most effective on a consistent schedule. We offer dosing every 14 days or monthly, your nurse can help you find the right program. Some mild redness or swelling at the injection site is normal and typically resolves within 48 hours. Make sure to consult with a primary care provider before beginning any supplementation routines.

Two Ways to Get Your Shot in Memphis

Walk into our Memphis or Germantown location today, no appointment needed! For groups of 10 or more, we can schedule an on-site visit where a registered nurse comes to your facility to administer shots at your workplace. 

Ready to get started? Walk in to The Shot Nurse today, or contact us to schedule an on-site visit for your team.