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Vitamin B12 is a nutrient your body cannot do without for efficient, healthy metabolism of fats and carbohydrates. Your body depends on B12 to make blood cells and maintain a healthy nervous system.
B12 injections promote more energy and are used in conjunction with our weight loss programs. Vitamin B12 is important for energy production because it helps the body change carbs into glucose. Getting a vitamin B12 injection in Pheonix, Tempe, or Glendale each week can decrease lethargy and fatigue, giving you a more positive outlook. Additionally, Vitamin B12 injections can help reduce brain shrinkage, stress, and depression, because it aids in regulating the nervous system. Essential for healthy and beautiful nails, skin, and hair, Vitamin B12 helps renew and reproduce the body’s cells. It is also important for the digestive system and protects against heart disease, high blood pressure, cancer, and strokes.
Absorbing B12 is complex. B12 injections are the best choice for optimum absorption. Injections have a large advantage over diet and oral supplements because they bypass the gastrointestinal tract and allow for direct access to your body’s cells.
B12 is essential to your body, but not all B12 is created equal. Cyanocobalamin is the most common form of B12 injection. It is a more stable form of the vitamin and is used in our lipotropic injections. As part of our weekly and monthly programs, Valley Medical utilizes methylcobalamin B12 injections in Pheonix, Tempe, and Glendale. It is a more bioavailable form of B12 that can last longer in the body. This added benefit makes methylcobalamin an excellent option for anyone B12-deficient, as it remains in the body’s tissues longer than the other forms on the market.
DISCLAIMER: These are pharmaceutical-grade injections. The above information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Any injections or products provided by Valley Medical Weight Loss are to be used along with our physician’s complete program.
Vitamin B-12 is often referred to as the “energy vitamin,” and rightfully so. Your body requires this water-soluble vitamin every day for a number of its functions, including energy production, the creation of new blood cells, DNA synthesis, and the creation of myelin – the protective covering that surrounds your nerves and allows them to communicate properly with each other.
Vegans and vegetarians are at the highest risk of developing a vitamin B-12 deficiency because the vitamin is found almost exclusively in animal products, like beef, lamb, salmon, scallops, poultry, eggs, milk, and milk products. Plant foods don’t typically contain vitamin B-12, but most commercial breakfast cereals are fortified with the vitamin.
Other factors that put you at risk of developing a Vitamin B-12 deficiency include previous weight loss surgery, advanced age, and digestive conditions, like Crohn’s disease or Celiac disease. Heartburn medications that lower acid production in the stomach can also decrease your ability to properly absorb vitamin B-12.
Named Best of the Desert for Weight Loss 2022, Valley Medical Weight Loss provides hassle-free care at our friendly, affordable, convenient clinics in Phoenix, Glendale, and Tempe, AZ. Patients encounter kind, non-judgmental providers who listen to their concerns and create personalized solutions for achieving a more positive self-image and a higher quality of life. When weight gain leads to medical conditions, such as hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, or sleep apnea, working with a trusted professional can help make your weight loss journey more comfortable, stress-free, and even fun! No appointment is necessary, so you can walk in and get started on your plan the same day. The hardest step is just walking through the door, but once you meet with us, we provide a success-oriented approach that has earned us over 1000 5-star reviews…and counting!
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