lipotropic injections with b12 What Is the Skinny Shot?

MECHANISM CATEGORIES SAFETY Side effects Generally well-tolerated in trials at the doses tested Injection-site reactions Known interactions Not characterized in Phase 3 Contraindications Pregnancy/lactation (unstudied) REGULATORY STATUS FDA Not FDA-approved as a drug

V draw = 0.5 mg 2 mL10 mg = 0.1 mL = 10 units Larger vials or injection irritation: double the water volume and double your draw delivered dose is identical

Because the body cannot produce vitamin B12 by itself, it must absorb it from foodspecifically animal products such as meat, fish, milk, eggs, and cheese

Many foods now contain artificial B12 including breakfast cereals and juices