B12 deficiency creeps up on you. It’s not dramatic. It’s more like a slow dimming of the lights. You’re tired all the time. Your brain feels foggy. Your hands tingle. 

B12 is involved in producing red blood cells, keeping your nervous system working, making DNA, and converting food into energy. 

Common symptoms: persistent tiredness, weakness, brain fog, pins and needles, mouth ulcers, mood changes, pale skin, breathlessness, balance problems. 

At risk: vegans and vegetarians, people over 50, people with pernicious anaemia or digestive conditions (Crohn’s, coeliac), long-term metformin or PPI users. 

Treatment: A B12 injection goes straight into the muscle, bypassing absorption issues. Most people have one every 2-3 months. You’ll usually notice a difference within days. 

£50 per injection at HealthPoint. No GP referral needed. 

Book at HealthPoint: healthpointpharmacy.co.uk/book | Call: 01684 540246