Vitamin Injections
Targeted intramuscular shots, each aimed at a specific pathway. No downtime.
What is Vitamin Injections?
A single nutrient or blend is injected intramuscularly, bypassing digestive absorption.
An intramuscular injection places a nutrient into muscle tissue, where a dense blood supply carries it into circulation without passing through the digestive tract. That matters because absorption through the gut depends on stomach acid, enzyme activity and intestinal health, all of which vary between people and decline with age. Each shot here targets a specific pathway rather than being a general tonic: B12 and B-complex for energy and nerve function, vitamin D for immune function and bone health, glutathione for detoxification and skin brightness, biotin for hair, skin and nails, CoQ10 for cardiovascular and cellular energy, Lipo-C and amino blends for fat metabolism. Vitamin D is offered at two doses, with the higher reserved for confirmed deficiency on lab testing rather than given routinely. If you are not sure which you need, a practitioner's choice shot lets your clinician decide after a brief review.
How do vitamin injections differ from oral supplements?
An intramuscular injection places the nutrient into muscle, from which it is absorbed into the bloodstream without passing through the digestive tract. That matters most where oral absorption is genuinely limited — B12 in people who lack intrinsic factor or who have had gastric or intestinal surgery is the clearest example, and one where injection is standard medical practice rather than a wellness option. For someone with normal absorption and no deficiency, an oral supplement generally does the same job at lower cost and with no needle. The appointment is short, and injections are usually given as a course at intervals rather than as a single treatment. Whether injection is the appropriate route for you is a clinical question, and it should be answered honestly.
Which vitamin injections are offered and what are they for?
B12 is the most frequently given, and is well established where deficiency or impaired absorption has been identified — its role in red blood cell formation and nerve function is why deficiency produces fatigue and neurological symptoms. Vitamin D is given where levels are low, which is common and easily missed, and is relevant to bone health and immune function. Glutathione is offered as an antioxidant, and it is fair to say the evidence for injected glutathione is less settled than for the vitamins. The useful principle across all of them: an injection replaces something you are short of. Establishing whether you are actually short of it, ideally by testing rather than assumption, is what makes the treatment worth having rather than merely reassuring.
Should I be tested before starting vitamin injections?
In most cases, yes, and it is a reasonable thing to ask any clinic for. Testing establishes whether a deficiency exists, gives a baseline to measure against, and prevents supplementation of something already at a healthy level — which is at best unnecessary and, for the fat-soluble vitamins that accumulate rather than being excreted, potentially harmful. It also matters because persistent fatigue has causes that a vitamin injection will not address, from thyroid disorders to sleep disruption to medication effects, and treating the symptom while leaving those unexamined delays finding the actual answer. Where deficiency is documented, injections have a clear rationale and a clear endpoint. Your clinician will advise which tests are relevant to your symptoms and history.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Sherwin Hariri, MD, Medical Director & Chief Longevity Physician. Last reviewed August 2026.
This page is for information only and is not medical advice. Suitability for any treatment is determined at consultation.
16 treatments in this category
Vitamin B12 Injection
Methylcobalamin B12 shot supporting energy, red blood cell formation and nerve health. Our most requested injection.
B-Complex Injection
Full-spectrum B vitamin shot supporting energy, brain function and cellular metabolism.
B12 + B-Complex Combination
Our two most popular shots combined in a single injection for a broader energy effect.
Vitamin C Injection
Vitamin C shot supporting immune function, healing and collagen production.
Vitamin D Injection - 50,000 IU
Standard-dose vitamin D shot supporting immune function, bone health and mood.
Vitamin D Injection - 100,000 IU
High-dose vitamin D shot for patients with confirmed deficiency on lab testing.
Glutathione Injection
Intramuscular glutathione supporting detoxification, inflammation and skin brightness.
Biotin / Beauty Injection
Biotin shot supporting hair thickness, skin quality and nail strength.
CoQ10 Injection
Coenzyme Q10 shot supporting cardiovascular health, cellular energy and antioxidant defence.
Lipo-C / MIC Fat Burn Injection
Lipotropic blend of methionine, inositol, choline and B12 to support fat metabolism.
Weight Loss Booster Injection
Targeted metabolic shot used alongside a medical weight management program.
Tri-Immune Blend Injection
Zinc, glutathione and vitamin C combined in one shot for concentrated immune support.
Amino / L-Carnitine Injection
Amino acid shot supporting fat metabolism, endurance and muscle recovery.
Magnesium Injection
Magnesium shot supporting muscle function, sleep and headache relief.
Vitamin Shot - Practitioner's Choice
Your clinician selects the most appropriate single shot after a brief review of your goals.
Shot Pack - Any 4 Single Injections
Prepay for four single injections and use them at any time within twelve months. Roughly a 25% saving.
Common questions
How often should I have a B12 injection?
That depends on why you are having it — your levels, your diet and how you respond. Your clinician will set an interval rather than applying a default.
Injection or IV?
An intramuscular shot is quick, targeted at one nutrient and requires no downtime. An infusion delivers considerably more, in combination, and reaches concentrations a shot cannot. Shots suit maintenance; infusions suit a reset.
Which vitamin D dose do I need?
The standard dose covers most people. The high dose is reserved for confirmed deficiency on lab testing, not given routinely.
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Scalp injections and microneedling to support follicle health and hair density.
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