Beatriz Amma (pictured before infection), a fitness fanatic who 'loved wearing bikinis' moved to LA, California, in February 2021 with dreams of becoming an online fitness guru The 26-year-old (pictured before infection) headed to a spa, where she paid $800 (657) for shots of vitamin B12 mixed with vitamin C and deoxycholic acid, a popular 'fat dissolver' However, the former health store manager (pictured after infection) became unwell within hours and went to hospital a couple of weeks later after red welts developed all over her skin Beatriz, who attended the unnamed clinic in Burbank in spring 2021, said: 'It all looked super legit, clean, professional.' Staff at the spa advised her that the 'more injections the better' and that it would be more effective if she had them in more than one area
Vegans (people who dont consume any meat products) and people lacking intrinsic factors are at risk of vitamin B12 deficiency
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It is naturally found in the body and has been studied for its potential to accelerate recovery from injuries, inflammation, and other health conditions
You may also experience redness, pain, or itching at the injection site