Vitamin B 12 is absolutely essential for healthy hair because it is one of those nutrients that helps create protein. Protein is one of the building blocks that makes up healthy hair. If your hair does not have enough of this vitamin it becomes dull, brittle, dry and stops growing resulting in poor hair health. Vitamin B12 is also known as cobalamin and it can be notoriously hard for the body to absorb, especially if you drink a lot of alcohol, eat a lot of sugar or smoke cigarettes. B12 is also very deficient in the bodies of those who have been ill or have emotional or mental issues. Levels of cobalamin are also easily depleted by stress…
B12 is also one of those vitamins that are essential to nerve health. When people do not get enough of it they become so stressed their hair can actually fall out. However the main role of it is to make sure that the red blood cells get enough iron and oxygen so that every single cell in the body is nourished. This includes the follicles of the hair. If these hair follicles are not given the nutrients they need they can produce dry, lifeless hair or no hair at all.
Taking a B12 supplement containing 10 mcgs or more daily can also provide the recommended daily intake. Any B12 supplement tablet should be allowed to dissolve in the mouth or chewed to aid absorption. You can also get B12 in spray forms that can be applied under the tongue. However, sometimes even this does not work to send the B12 to the bloodstream as the liver will not absorb it. If this is the case then you might want to consider taking B12 in injectible form instead.
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Usually the problem is that you cannot break down either the liquid or pill forms of B12. Your digestive system is simply not capable of it. It is not a vitamin that is broken down by osmosis in the stomach or in the intestinal lining.
The best idea is to have a qualified doctor or nurse inject the B12 vitamin for you. There are a couple of side effects that could occur if you decide to have injections this way. Some people experience pain or redness at the injection site. If you do not like dealing with needles then this is not the way to go when it comes to injecting B12.
Vitamin B12 can also spoil easily. It is very important to check the product before you use it to make sure it is discolored. Usually it is injected into a muscle or just under the skin. The needles used to inject B12 must also be discarded of in a particular way and they must never be reused. Many drug plans do not cover this type of therapy but it might be worth it to try if you suspect that a deficiency in B12 is preventing you from growing long, lustrous hair.
If you buy B12 in a pharmacy and inject it yourself keep in mind that your life could be in danger if you experience a rash, itching, swelling, dizziness and trouble breathing.
