Understanding Vitamin Injections Before we dive into the specific types of injections, lets briefly explain what vitamin injections are and how they work: Vitamin injections are concentrated doses of vitamins and minerals administered directly into the bloodstream or muscle tissue
Allergen extracts used in skin testing and immunotherapy are commonly diluted with bacteriostatic water
By injecting B12 directly into the bloodstream, we can quickly and efficiently restore healthy levels, helping to boost energy, improve concentration, and enhance overall well-being for our patients
Worked example: 10 mg vial with 2 mL water Concentration: 10 mg divided by 2 mL = 5 mg/mL For a 2.5 mg dose: 2.5 divided by 5 = 0.50 mL = 50 units For a 5 mg dose: 5 divided by 5 = 1.0 mL = 100 units For a 7.5 mg dose: 7.5 divided by 5 = 1.5 mL = 150 units (requires a larger syringe or two draws) Worked example: 30 mg vial with 3 mL water Concentration: 30 mg divided by 3 mL = 10 mg/mL For a 2.5 mg dose: 2.5 divided by 10 = 0.25 mL = 25 units For a 5 mg dose: 5 divided by 10 = 0.50 mL = 50 units For a 10 mg dose: 10 divided by 10 = 1.0 mL = 100 units For a 15 mg dose: 15 divided by 10 = 1.5 mL = 150 units Notice how the 10 mg/mL concentration makes the math cleanest
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NNMT, nicotinamide N-methyltransferase, is found throughout the body but is particularly active in fat tissue