B12 Shots For Weight Loss

B12 shots should be at the top of your list of absolutely essential safe, efficient, and time-tested treatments.

GOAL

Weight loss treatment.

PRODUCTS

Vitamin B12, B6, and BCAAs shots

DOWNTIME

Minimal

COST

$150 for assessment and prescription

BENEFITS

Vitamin B12 converts the food into sugar and other forms of fuel, keeping bodily processes running smoothly. B12 also promotes weight loss by helping to boost both metabolism and energy levels.

Dr. Alcarez, DO

Dr. Kathryn Alcarez is a highly experienced Primary Care Physician with a remarkable focus on injectable treatments for over 5 years. With an educational background from Boston University, she has cultivated her expertise in a range of specialized areas, including Fillers, Radiesse, and Sculptra for body and hand rejuvenation. Dr. Alcarez is also extremely-versed in wellness and weight loss treatments. With her holistic approach, Dr. Alcarez strives to provide comprehensive care that addresses both the physical and motional well-being of her patients.

Dr. Arcilla, Board-Certified

Dr. Rhodora Arcilla, MD, is a board-certified physician with over 20 years and exceptional experience in aesthetic and anti-aging medicine with a remarkable focus on injectable treatments like toxins and fillers. She also specializes in weight loss, hair loss treatment, acne treatment, scar revision, and general skin care. She graduated cum laude from University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery and has completed her family medicine residency training at JFK University Medical Center. Dr. Arcilla is committed to a holistic approach to patient care based on patients’ needs to achieve optimum result and patients’ well-being.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT DOES THE B12 SHOT DO?

Because it is essential for the human body to properly make red blood cells (RBCs) and produce energy, vitamin B12 is crucial for staying healthy.

When injected, Vitamin B12 is absorbed by the body and used to assist create red blood cells as well as maintain appropriate cardiovascular and nervous system functions. B12 helps the body break down carbohydrates so that it can use them as energy, which speeds up weight loss. Additional benefits include higher stamina, better sleep, improved mood (serotonin is enhanced), improved focus and hormone balance.

HOW ARE B12 SHOTS AND SUPPLEMENTS DIFFERENT FROM ONE ANOTHER?

Oral B12 supplements lose a considerable amount of vitamin during absorption, so you'd have to take more than the prescribed dosage to reap the majority of the advantages. B12 injections, on the other hand, don't need to be taken every day and let your body use the entire amount of the vitamin. In the end, B12 injections are thought to be just as secure as supplements and may even end up being more affordable.

WHAT ARE THE MAIN BENEFITS OF B12 INJECTIONS?

During the initial appointment, your doctor will evaluate your particular needs and then determine whether B12 injections could be beneficial for you. Overall, the benefits of b12 injections include increased energy, improved sleep and mood, improved attention and faster weight loss. All that while offering no side effects or downtime.

AM I A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR B12 SHOTS FOR WEIGHT LOSS?

To find out if you are a suitable candidate for our supervised weight loss treatment plans, including vitamin B12 shots, please schedule a consultation with one of our specialists at StudioMD Midtown. But keep in mind that B12 injections can be a more beneficial resource particularly for patients who are vegetarians, people prone to megaloblastic anemia, those with certain digestive disorders (specifically Crohn’s disease and celiac disease), and older individuals whose digestive system’s ability has decreased over time.

DO I NEED B12 VITAMIN SHOTS? HOW DO I KNOW?

The fact that water-soluble vitamin B12 is fully risk-free is an extra advantage of B12 injections. This implies that the body will only retain what it needs and naturally get rid of the remainder. So getting a B12 shot is the best method to find out if you need one. If you feel advantages like more energy, higher focus, a faster metabolism (leading in weight reduction), and better sleep after getting the shot, it's conceivable that you were B12 deficient.

DO VITAMIN SHOTS HAVE ANY POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS?

After the injection, there may be a brief feeling of pinching or burning, but this usually passes rapidly. Mild bruises are also common. The majority of patients report no side effects from routine vitamin injections. However, taking the B-vitamins on an empty stomach could make you feel queasy. After having a shot of the vitamins B12 or B6, there can also be some bruising or pain.