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Hello! Im new too.... here to try to loose weight, i went to the doctor on sat. and i got a b12 and lipotropic injection, im not sure what to expect, i need to loose 40 lbs to be conisdered average and was put on a 1400 cal diet (it isnt hard considering i hardly eat, but then again, that's my problem).
Anyone had any of these shots before? Any advice to acheive my goal??

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  • Annabel
    Annabel Posts: 6 Member
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    Hello! Im new too.... here to try to loose weight, i went to the doctor on sat. and i got a b12 and lipotropic injection, im not sure what to expect, i need to loose 40 lbs to be conisdered average and was put on a 1400 cal diet (it isnt hard considering i hardly eat, but then again, that's my problem).
    Anyone had any of these shots before? Any advice to acheive my goal??
  • Stepho84
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    What are those shots for?? What do they do?
  • icandoit
    icandoit Posts: 4,163 Member
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    What are those shots for?? What do they do?
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    Lipotropics is a fancy word for three amino acids that are essential for the health of your liver. Your liver is the organ responsible for removing fat and toxins from your body, so if it is healthier, it will work better for you. B12 gives you a huge energy boost, which helps you to burn calories.

    The vitamin cocktail included in the B12 and Lipotropic shots are compounds that enhance liver function and increase the flow of fats and bile from the liver and gallbladder. By definition, a lipotropic substance decreases the deposit, or speeds up the removal of fat (lipo = fat, tropic = stimulate) within the liver. The key amino acids used to make these shots are: Vitamin B12, Choline, Methione, and Inositol.

    Vitamin B12 is essential for helping to form new, healthy cells in the body. It also boosts energy, helping to increase activity levels.

    Choline supports the health of the liver in its processing and excretion of chemical waste products within the body. Moreover, it is required for the transport and metabolism of fats and cholesterol within the body, which is important for the healthy support of the endocrine, cardiovascular and hepatic systems.

    Methione is one of the sulfur-containing amino acids (cysteine & cystine are others) and is important for many bodily functions. It acts as a lipotropic agent to prevent excess fat buildup in the liver and the body, is helpful in relieving or preventing fatigue and may be useful in some cases of allergy because it reduces histamine release. Patients with a Sulfa allergy should not take this injection.

    Inositol, a nutrient belonging to the B vitamin complex, is closely associated with choline. It aids in the metabolism of fats and helps reduce blood cholesterol. Inositol participates in action of serotonin, a neurotransmitter known to control mood and appetite.