Protein intake of 1.6-2.0 g/kg body weight during a caloric deficit is supported by extensive weight loss research for lean mass preservation (Wycherley et al., 2012)
B12 is safe on its own, but a few conditions call for extra care, which is why a provider reviews your history before treatment: Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy, a rare inherited eye condition, where certain forms of B12 may be a concern for the optic nerve
Deficiency in B12 can lead to demyelination, resulting in neurological symptoms such as numbness, tingling, impaired coordination, and cognitive decline
B12 injections deliver hydroxocobalamin (the preferred formulation in the UK) or cyanocobalamin directly into muscle tissue, bypassing the gastrointestinal tract to ensure rapid absorption into the bloodstream
By increasing the rate at which calories are burned, even during rest, the therapy sets the stage for sustained weight loss