Too many people trying to lose weight have tried every diet, workout routine, and trendy supplement yet barely see the scale move. Going by the latest celebrity interview and social media trend, weight loss injections suddenly seem to be all the rage.
However, they’ve been around for some time and are backed by science. Combined with healthy lifestyle changes, these injections can help you lose weight healthily and sustainably.
Still, there’s a lot of confusion about how they work and whether they’re safe and effective.
If you’re considering weight loss injections, Dr. Rina Kapoor, a board-certified internal and integrative medicine specialist, is the perfect person to provide the guidance you need.
At her practice, ARA Integrative and Functional Medicine in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, she works with a team of experts to help people struggling with weight loss shed those extra pounds.
In this blog, she breaks down the science behind some of the most effective weight loss injections and how they work.
Weight loss injections support your body’s ability to lose weight by targeting specific areas like metabolism, fat storage, and hunger regulation. With more people seeking nonsurgical weight loss options, they’ve become more popular.
The various injections work in different ways. Some control blood sugar, while others boost your metabolism. They all work best when combined with healthy lifestyle changes. Here are some of the most effective to consider:
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) is a hormone that regulates appetite and blood sugar levels. It’s naturally produced in your gut when you eat and helps keep your blood sugar steady by boosting insulin production.
GLP-1 also slows down how quickly your stomach empties, making you feel fuller for longer after eating.
A GLP-1 injection increases the levels of this hormone in your body. As a result, you feel less hungry, have better control over your blood sugar, and experience a more gradual and lasting fullness after you eat.
A newer injection option combines GLP-1 with glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP). This hormone also affects insulin regulation but in a slightly different way.
Another common weight loss injection is the MIC injection, which contains methionine, inositol, and choline. Methionine helps break down fat deposits in the liver and prevents excess fat buildup in the body.
Inositol supports fat metabolism and helps reduce cholesterol levels. It can also improve your mood, helping you stay motivated to lose weight. Choline supports liver function and helps the body remove toxins.
Lipo+ injections work similarly to MIC injections but target areas of your body where it’s hard to shake off the fat — such as the hips, thighs, or belly — no matter how much you exercise or diet.
These injections are fantastic for people who’ve already lost some weight and need help getting rid of those last extra pounds. Lipo+, typically more powerful than MIC injections, includes additional vitamins and amino acids that support fat loss.
Vitamin B12 is essential for your body to produce energy. Many people who struggle with weight loss also experience fatigue and low energy levels.
B12 methylcobalamin is a form of vitamin B12, so it’s easily absorbed and used by your body. This injection is valuable if you feel sluggish or if low energy prevents you from exercising and staying active.
While weight loss injections can be effective, they might not be for you. At ARA Integrative and Functional Medicine, our team considers your overall health, including factors like hormone balance, nutrition, and metabolic health, to create a weight loss plan sure to produce results.
Request your appointment online or call our Philadelphia-area office at 610-358-3300 today.
