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Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin, which is critical in absorbing calcium and phosphate from the intestines. The first of the two forms is Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol), which is normally found in plants. The second form is Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol), which synthesised using sunlight at the level of the skin, or can be taken as a supplement or given as an injection.

Vitamin D is an extremely important vitamin that has powerful effects on several systems throughout your body. Unlike other vitamins, vitamin D functions like a hormone. Every single cell in your body has a receptor for it. Your body makes it from cholesterol when your skin is exposed to sunlight. It's also found in certain foods such as fatty fish and fortified dairy products, though it's very difficult to get enough from diet alone.

For most adults, the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for vitamin D is around 600-800 IU, but many experts recommend getting even more than that. Vitamin D deficiency is very common. It's estimated that about 1 billion people worldwide have low blood levels of the vitamin. Symptoms of vitamin D deficiency can include muscle weakness, pain, fatigue and depression.

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin. Fat-soluble vitamins can build up in the body and are not as easily excreted as water-soluble vitamins. Vitamin D injections are generally safe. Rarely, however, injections can lead to a number of side effects - the most common of which are stomach discomfort and nausea.

Some medical conditions will prevent you from having a vitamin D injection, including kidney stones and decreased kidney function. Please speak with your G.P if you feel you're vitamin D deficient and have an underlying health condition.

Perhaps the most vital are regulating the absorption of calcium and phosphorus, and facilitating normal immune system function. Getting a sufficient amount of vitamin D is important for normal growth and development of bones and teeth, as well as improved resistance against certain diseases. It can boost your immunity, may relieve anxiety, strength and vitality and has been shown to enhance your mood and well-being.

There are no known cases where a vitamin D injection has impacted the effectiveness or caused complications with current COVID vaccine programmes. There have been some reports about vitamin D reducing the risk of COVID-19, though there is currently not enough evidence to support taking vitamin D to prevent or treat COVID-19

There are several medical conditions that would be contra-indicated to receiving a vitamin D injection, including kidney stones, decreased kidney function, high amount of phosphate and calcium in the blood. It is vital that you share any pre-existing medical conditions during your initial assessment with our clinic.

Please speak with your G.P if you're uncertain about a pre-exisiting medical condition and vitamin D supplementation.

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin. Fat-soluble vitamins can build up in the body and are not as easily excreted as water-soluble vitamins. For this reason you can only receive a maximum of 3 vitamin D injections over a 12 month period, with at least 3 months between each treatment.

If you are vitamin D deficient, you can expect to feel an improvement in your symptoms within a matter of days. You can expect the results to last between 1 to 3 months. Each patient responds differently, so it's not possible to guarantee outcomes.

Remember that vitamin D can be obtained from direct sunlight and food sources, and we highly recommend that you review your nutrition, and time spent outdoors if you feel you have a deficiency.

Vitamin D injections are given intramuscularly (IM) - into a muscle. Intramuscular injections typically have better results. Vitamin D is injected directly into the muscle, which is then absorbed by the surrounding muscle immediately.

The injection will be placed into the deltoid muscle of the upper arm. It's a quick and easy injection, and relatively painless.

One vitamin D injection costs £60.00, and you can also purchase a package of 3 injections, which costs £150.00.

Vitamin B12, C, and D injection appointments only take 15 minutes, so generally we're able to see you within a few days of booking an appointment.

You will first need to have a telephone conversation with us, so we can determine your suitability for treatment. We will then send you a payment link via a text message, and a date and time for your appointment will be confirmed. Your appointment generally takes less than 15 minutes.

Once your appointment date and time has been confirmed no changes or refunds are available for this treatment.

To contact the clinic you can call 0800 099 6610 or email hello@face-clinic.co.uk