Vitamin D shots are a fast and easy way to boost vitamin D levels. Our registered nurse comes to your location to administer treatment.
What Is a Vitamin D Shot & Why Is It Important?
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is needed for the absorption of minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and phosphate, which are essential for proper bone structure and overall immune function.
A vitamin D injection is a one-time treatment that offers superior absorption than traditional oral supplements. This treatment replenishes low vitamin D levels, which can help improve health targets such as:
- Supports healthy bones
- Supports immune system function
- Boosts energy levels
- Reduces symptoms of depression
- Supports tissue and muscle function
Price: $249
Who Should Take Vitamin D Shots?
Vitamin D may be recommended as a preventative measure for people that are feeling symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency, live in less sunny environments or are not frequently exposed to the sun, post-menopausal women, and those with certain bone conditions.
Vitamin D deficiency symptoms include:
- Fatigue
- Bone and back pain
- Frequent illness or infections
- Hair loss
- Muscle weakness, muscle aches, or muscle cramps
- Mood changes, like depression.
- Impaired wound healing
Diagnosing vitamin D deficiency
Vitamin D deficiency can be diagnosed through a blood test.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you take too much vitamin D?
Yes, it is possible to take too much vitamin D. Vitamin D toxicity can cause hypercalcemia, a buildup of calcium in your blood. This condition can cause symptoms such as weakness, nausea, vomiting, frequent urination, kidney problems, and more.
Are vitamin D shots better than oral supplements?
Yes. Because vitamin D shots are given intramuscularly, the ingredients bypass your digestive system so that the full dose is available to your body for maximum benefits. Vitamin D shots are rapidly available for your cells to use.
How often do you need vitamin D shots?
Frequency of treatment depends on individual circumstances such as the severity of vitamin D deficiency, medical history, and other factors. However, most people may receive 1 – 3 shots over the course of a year.
What happens if you don’t treat vitamin D deficiency?
Not treating vitamin D deficiency can cause rickets, a rare but treatable condition that causes fatigue, frequent illnesses, depression, and impacts bone and muscle health. In children, vitamin D deficiency can impact normal growth and development.
