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The Role B12 Injections Play in Weight Loss

Feb 27, 2020
The Role B12 Injections Play in Weight Loss
According to the National Institute of Health, around 5-15% of the population has a vitamin B12 deficiency. Having a B12 deficiency can make it difficult to lose weight because vitamin B12 helps you metabolize your food...

According to the National Institute of Health, around 5-15% of the population has a vitamin B12 deficiency. Having a B12 deficiency can make it difficult to lose weight because vitamin B12 helps you metabolize your food. B12 injections are terrific for any individual who is deficient as well as anyone on a weight loss journey.

Why is vitamin B12 important?

Vitamin B12 assists in energy production. In the digestive system, vitamin B12 converts carbohydrates into usable energy. In doing so, B12 can boost energy levels and aid in weight loss. Healthy nerve function requires adequate levels of vitamin B12. Myelin sheaths are the area that surrounds nerves and protects them from glutamate. B12 is necessary for the body to be able to build myelin sheaths. Insufficient B12 means the body cannot build the myelin sheath and the nerves will be exposed to glutamate. Glutamate is a chemical that nerve cells use to send nerve signals to other cells. When glutamate is loose and makes constant contact with nerves, it can lead to nerve damage and even dementia.

Who is at risk for a B12 deficiency?

Injections are the most efficient way to absorb B12 in the body. Typically, B12 is consumed from food eaten during the day and is later absorbed during the digestive process. However, several factors may prevent the proper absorption of this vitamin from the diet. Most food with naturally occurring B12 is meat or other animal-derived products. For this reason, it can be incredibly difficult for people who practice a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle to obtain the recommended amount of B12 every day.

People with gastrointestinal disorders like celiac or Crohn’s disease may not be able to absorb the proper amount of nutrients in their digestive system, and this can lead to a vitamin B12 deficiency. B12 injections are incredibly useful for anyone deficient in B12 or those looking to lose weight because the vitamin is injected directly into the bloodstream. Doing this prevents any absorption problems one may encounter and guarantees an increase in vitamin B12 storage.

Benefits of vitamin B12 injections?

Vitamin B12 injections are primarily administered for weight loss and deficiencies, but there are many other benefits as well.

Vitamin B12 injections can:

Vitamin B12 injections can promote weight loss directly through metabolizing lipids and indirectly by improving sleep, reducing stress, and increasing energy. Sleep plays a big role in metabolism, so getting the right amount of sleep each night is necessary for weight loss.

Stress hormones like cortisol tell the body to store more fat and slow down metabolism. By lowering stress levels, vitamin B12 is able to stimulate metabolism and encourage weight loss. B12 may also lead to increased energy, which can support weight loss through improved athletic performance during exercise and a more active lifestyle.

Jump start your weight loss journey with B12 injections from Garcia Weight Loss. We provide personalized weight loss plans catered to your needs. Schedule a no-cost weight loss consultation today!