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Does allergy shot help boost metabolism? like how it does when taking any other pill? (not permanently but while getting shots)

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Dr. Powlin Manuel answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

No connection!: Allergy shots do not have any relation to metabolism of your body. The ccomponents of allergy shots are.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 7/3/2013

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No: Allergy shots do not boost the metabolism. Instead they work by helping people develop a tolerance to what they are allergic to.

Dr Mumneh agreed

Answered 7/4/2013

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