Vitamin Injections

Pura Vida offers intramuscular B vitamin injections.

When vitamins are delivered via injection, the absorption rate goes up significantly. For example, research shows that 90% of vitamin B12 is absorbed via injection, versus only 1.2% of oral B12 because so much is lost during digestion.

Nicola Dehlinger, ND, and Rikki Gensheer, LAc, are available to provide injections. You do not need to be a patient of either practitioner; however, there is some basic paperwork to fill out before you can receive this treatment. Customized blends of vitamins and homeopathics are available with a one-time 15 minute consult. Please contact the office for more details.

Stop in for our drop-in clinics:
Tuesday 12-1 & Friday 4-6
No Appointment Necessary

Benefits of B12 (Methylcobalamin)

Energy and stamina
Weight loss, boost in metabolism, decrease in appetite
Better mood, eases feelings of anxiousness and depression
Deeper Sleep
Mental Clarity
Balances Immune System
Supports Cardiovascular Health
Optimizes thyroid function

Benefits of B6 (Pyridoxine)

Known as the “mood vitamin” because it balances mood swings, depression, anxiety, attentional issues

Helps metabolism to better to maximize energy and nutrients from food
Balancing to female hormones (especially if taking any hormones)
Preventative for heart disease
Helps normalize cholesterol
Improves libido
Effective treatment for morning sickness
Deficiency linked with schizophrenia, autism, irritability, epilepsy, acne, and arthritis.
Clinical studies have shown benefits of B6 in treating carpel tunnel syndrome, asthma, endometriosis, premenstrual syndrome, edema, atherosclerosis, acne, Attention deficit disorder, schizophrenia, depression

Benefits of Glutathione (GSH)

GSH is a protein made of 3 amino acids that protects every cell, tissue and organ from toxic free radicals and disease
Aids liver in detoxification
Optimizes detoxification
Boosts immune system
Can help mitigate side effects of chemotherapy
Helps boost male fertility
Anti-aging properties
Anti-oxidant, particularly effective in liver, lungs and intestines

Benefits of Lipotropic Agents (Methionine, Inositol, Choline, or “MIC”)

Help liver break down fats in the body and mobilize it out of body
Solubilize cholesterol, lessening cholesterol deposits in blood vessels
Act as methyl donor and aids in liver detoxification
Prevent accumulation of fats in the liver, enhancing liver function
Detoxify amines (a protein by-product) – important when on high protein diet
As part of medically supervised weight loss program, can augment weight loss experience.
Increase immunity by boosting the thymus gland

** When vitamins are delivered via injection, the absorption rate goes up significantly. For example, research shows that 90% of Vitamin B12 is absorbed via injection, versus only 1.2% of oral B12 because so much is lost during digestion. Typical dose for Metabolism Booster is a 2mL injection, once weekly.