Celebrities Jump on the B12 Shot Bandwagon!
You may have heard a lot as of late about people taking b 12 injections. Many celebrities have come forward and said that they take a regular b 12 injection and attribute this to an improved quality of their skin and hair as well is increased energy. Word is that is also increases their metabolic functions which helps to maintain a healthy weight.
B12 shots are so popular with celebrities, that when Justin Timberlake was introducing Madonna into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, he announced to the audience that she had actually given him a B 12 shot! Apparently music and B12 goes hand in hand, because Prince also gets B12 shots before every performance.
Hugh Jackman attributes b12 shots twice a week to the fact that he was able to dance 10 hours a day for “The Boy from Oz”.
But B12 isn’t just for celebrities who want to be at the top of their game. It is also for those who overindulge.
When Lindsay Lohan collapsed in the set of “Georgia Rule”, she (ever the drama queen) was immediately rushed to the hospital for an emergency B12 shot. (Who knew there was even such a thing as emergency vitamin shots?) Apparently, alcohol in the body depletes it of vitamin B so my guess is that Ms. Lohan’s body was fairly low on its b12 stores.
So, is all the talk about vitamin B12 just hype by celebrities who have too much time and money on their hands? Surprisingly, no! B12 is an essential vitamin that plays a role in the metabolism of every cell in our bodies. While most people get more than enough B12, many people have difficulty metabolizing the vitamin. Having low levels of B12 has been attributes to numerous health conditions and even mildly low levels can lead to fatigue and depression.
It would appear that the celebrities have this one right!