What Is a B12 Shot?

Vitamin B12 shots are injections that may be prescribed to treat a vitamin B12 deficiency or to help with weight loss. An essential water-soluble vitamin, B12 plays a role in many bodily functions, including brain function and red blood cell production. B12 injections are given intramuscularly, or into muscle. That way, the nutrients bypass the digestive system, making them less likely to break down or become damaged. Vitamin B12 shots are generally considered to be very safe and have no major side effects.

Why Do People Take B12 Shots?

Supplementing with vitamin B12 is particularly common in the United States, where deficiency is widespread and many people often struggle to maintain a healthy weight. Vitamin B12 shots help to rev up the body’s metabolism and give you more energy. Additionally, B12 shots can improve your:

• Mood
• Hair, skin, and nails
• Sleep quality
• Immune response

Are B12 Injections Effective for Weight Loss?

When taken for weight loss, B12 shots contain added components, like lipotropics, which are amino acids naturally developed by the body. These lipotropics, known as methionine, inositol, and choline, or (MIC), generally aid in fat metabolism:

• Methionine – Breaks down fat within the liver, reduces cholesterol levels, and prevents fatigue
• Inositol – Maintains nerve impulses and healthy cell structures (and when combined with choline, produces lecithin, which protects the liver and the cardiovascular system)
• Choline – Transports fatty deposits from the liver, maintains the nervous system, and supports memory.

When used in conjunction with a strict diet and a healthy lifestyle, B12 shots with these nutrients may not only help you lose weight but also provide an energy boost so that you remain active throughout the day, thereby burning even more calories.

A Reputable Provider of B12 Shots

Pharmacy Rx Solutions, a licensed pharmacy based in Tampa, Florida, offers B12 shots that include a formula of specially blended lipotropics and energizing B-complex vitamins. In addition to methionine, inositol, and choline, our B12 injections for weight loss also contain:

• Thiamine (B1) – Breaks down carbohydrates to convert them into energy
• Ascorbic acid – Supports the immune system
• L-Carnitine – Transports fatty acids into cells to metabolize them
• Lidocaine – Prevents abnormal heart rhythms and eases any pain associated with the injection itself
• Methylcobalamin (B12) – Replicates DNA, forms blood, and supports the nervous system
• Riboflavin (B2) – Metabolizes carbohydrates, fat, and protein

If you need more information, or if you would like to find out if you are a good candidate for B12 shots, contact Pharmacy Rx Solutions. After you have completed the necessary paperwork, we can determine whether you are a good candidate and issue a prescription at a dosage that will benefit you the most.