Question 1

can b12 help you lose weight?

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Probably Not: B12 is a great vitamin to have in your diet, however, it alone wont help.  Stick to a diverse, vegetable rich diet and make sure you get regular exercise.

Question 2

a verterinarian told me they give b12 injections to animals to gain weight? why then are b12 injections given to lose weight in humans?

Accepted Answer

No wt loss w/B12: I can't speak for veterinary medicine as I am not a veterinarian. However, as a family physician, i can assure you that i don't give B12 injections to cause weight loss in humans as there is no such link between the two. In other words, taking B12 whether as a shot or pill will not lead to weight loss. If you're low in b12, you may need B12 pills or shots, but that won't cause weight loss.

Question 3

how easy is it to lose weight despite a b12 deficiency?

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Different mechanism: B12 deficiency is a sign of diet that is either deficient of the same or you have poor digestion. People who are overweight tend to be sarcopenic - loss of essential muscle. Focus on fat burning metabolism with taking carnitine supplements and build your lean muscles with glutamine and resistance training. Watch my video on "sarcopenia and nutritional anemia" on youtube.

Question 4

i wanted to know when you have b12 vitamin deficiency, is it harder to lose weight?

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Pernicious anemia: Anemia could reduce your ability to carry out aerobic exercise safely.  It also might affect your nutritional balances.

Question 5

what to do if i started taking vitamin b12 500mcg will this help me loose weight?

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No, it will not!: Vitamin B12 is essential for life, but it will not promote weight loss!

Question 6

what if i will take b12 with lipotropic injections, how much weight will i lose?

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No: If you experience side effects, you can discontinue the medication and the side effects will subside.

Question 7

could you tell me if i will take b12 with lipotropic injections, how much weight will i lose?

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No idea: No one can predict exactly how much weight any given individual will lose on any given treatment. Many other factors affect weight. Some, such as diet and exercise, are under your control.

Question 8

how much l-lysine should i take to lose weight?

Accepted Answer

L-lysine lose weight: L-lysine, an Amino Acid helps convert fatty acids to energy, Evidence isn’t strong enough to show that it is a  powerful fat burner to help  lose weight.
To Lose weight
Understand your hunger cues
Control the impulse to eat when you are not hungry Do not just eat, eat slow, converse with family and friends.
Exercise daily
Manage your stress
It is not WHAT you eat
IT IS WHAT is eating you!

Question 9

what dite pills can i take to lose weight?

Accepted Answer

I would avoid them: Other than alli, which most patient don't like because of side effects (greasy stool), these agents are generally not approved for long term use because of unknown safety. And in my experience, everyone who takes them and then stops gains the weight right back. They are just not a good solution in the long run. I would make common sense changes in diet and exercise to safely lose weight.

Question 10

what type of medication can i take to lose weight?

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Losing weight: To lose weight, get ur resting metabolism rate done(weight loss centers do this). This determines the total number of calories you need to lose 1-2lbs/week. Decreasing 500cal/day will give you a 1lb wt loss in 1wk; drink water (1/2 your body weight), eat small meals about 150-200cal 2-4x/(depending on your metabolism rate) and 500cal/meal at night: lean protein/veggies; avoid carbs, .

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