Lipotropic Injections:  AKA Super Diet Shot

Lipotropic substances are essential in promoting the breakdown of fats in the liver, thereby reducing the accumulation of fat in the body. Lipotropic injections are made up of a group of essential amino acids (Vit B 12, Choline, Methionine, Inositol) that when administered together will promote and aid in the quick metabolism of fats, energy production, and appetite suppression, and therefore, are used as a complementary approach to weight management. Learn more

Vitamin B 12- A key element in most lipotropic injections is vitamin B 12.  B12 is essential in energy production, exercise endurance, appetite suppressant, and fat burning. An inadequate amount of low B12 is linked to higher weights, obesity and poor metabolic health lead to fatigue, and slow metabolism, thereby decreasing the rate at which we burn fat. (Aureli A, et.al. 2023). In a 30-year study conducted on 4414 participants, B12 was inversely associated with metabolic syndrome (Zhu J, Chen, et.al. 2023).

Methionine-Is an essential amino acid as well as an antioxidant.

Choline-While choline plays many essential functions in the body, its association with weight management stems from its ability to transport and metabolize fats in the liver, thereby decreasing accumulation of lipids in the body. Inadequate choline in the body may lead to many liver conditions such as fatty liver, which in turn, may prevent the synthesis of fat in the liver. (Zeisel, 2009). It also plays a role in muscle function, and appetite regulation.

Inositol-Inositol, a vitamin 8 complex which is a naturally occurring substance similar to glucose, and just like vitamin B7, it is essential in insulin regulation and blood sugar control. (Nordio & Proietti, 2012) It is also involved in the reduction of lipid/fat accumulation enhancing their breakdown. It is also known that adequate amount of inositol may decrease appetite and regulate food intake.

In conclusion, while they are limited data supporting the use of lipotropic injections as a standalone weight management solution, research supports its use in conjunction with healthy balanced diet, exercise, and adequate to promote healthy weight management.

 

 

References

Aureli A, et.al. Low Levels of Serum Total Vitamin B12 Are Associated with Worse Metabolic Phenotype in a Large Population of Children, Adolescents and Young Adults, from Underweight to Severe Obesity. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 2023; 24(23):16588. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms242316588

Nordio M, & Proietti E., (2012). The Combined therapy with myo-inositol and D-chiro Inositol reduces the risk of metabolic disease in PCOS overweight patients compared to myoinositol supplementation alone. European Review of Medical and Pharmacological Sciences. 16 (5): 575-81.

Wolters M., Strohle A., & Hahn A., (2004). Cobalamin: A critical vitamin in the elderly. Preventive Medicine. DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2004.04.047

Zeisel H. S., & Da Costa K. A., (2009). Choline: Na essential nutrient for public health. Https://doi.org/10.111/j.1753-4887.2009.00246.x

Zhu J, Chen C, Lu L, Shikany JM, D’Alton ME, Kahe K. Folate, Vitamin B₆, and Vitamin B₁₂ Status in Association with Metabolic Syndrome Incidence. JAMA Net Open. 2023;6(1): e2250621. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.50621