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Our lipo shots are compounded by Medaus Pharmacy in Birmingham Alabama. The shots are made with a combination of Vitamin C, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, Methionine, Inositol, Choline, Phosphate, and Lidocaine. These ingredients act as antioxidants, increase energy, increase metabolism, and help your body burn fat. The lipo shots are given once a week by one of our MA’s, Christy or Marsha.
Also known as ascorbic acid, Vitamin C is a nutrient that is water-soluble and can be found in some foods. It acts as an antioxidant in the body to help protect cells from free-radical damage. In addition to its fat-fighting abilities, Vitamin C is responsible for producing collagen in the body, which helps to repair scar tissue. It also keeps our body’s cartilage in top shape and keeps blood vessels healthy. People who have become deficient in Vitamin C also can experience the following issues: dry hair and skin, inflammation of the gums (gingivitis) and bleeding gums, inability for wounds to heal quickly, bruising easily, swollen/painful joints, nosebleeds, decreased ability to fight infection and slowed metabolism, which can lead to weight gain. Vitamin C deficiency also tends to cause individuals to store more fat in their mid-section, even if weight loss is experienced in other parts of the body. Those who lack proper levels of Vitamin C can find themselves with thickening middles, no matter how much they diet or exercise.
Also known as thiamine, this nutrient was discovered in the 1920s and was one of the first organic compounds to be identified as a vitamin. It is essential to many functions within the body, including the proper operation of the nervous system and muscles. It also is responsible for the metabolism of carbohydrate, hydrochloric acid production which is essential for digestion and other multiple enzymatic processes within the body. Because this vitamin is responsible for converting carbohydrates into glucose to be used by our bodies for fuel, it is very important to those who are watching their weight or trying to shed some pounds. Carbohydrates that are not converted to glucose and then burned off as energy will be stored as fat.
Also referred to as riboflavin, this nutrient is water-soluble. Its primary job is to help the body grow and produce adequate red blood cells. Having enough red blood cells is necessary to the body’s ability to release energy from consumed carbohydrates. One of the most important tasks this vitamin helps our bodies to perform is proper digestion of food, as well as the conversion of carbohydrate to glucose for fuel. Because of this role, getting enough riboflavin can be a vital component of any diet and exercise regimen.
Also referred to as niacin, this water-soluble nutrient is responsible for boosting a person’s “good” cholesterol levels. Doctors have used it for years to help reduce patients’ cholesterol and other fatty substances in the blood. When paired with a low-fat, low calorie diet, as well as a moderate exercise plan, this B vitamin has shown positive results in numerous clinical studies for reducing overall fat storage in the body.
Also known as pantothenic acid, this nutrient also is water-soluble. It is used by our bodies to synthesize and metabolize proteins, carbohydrates and fats. Because of its vital role in breaking down proteins, carbohydrates and fats, this vitamin can be essential to those who are trying to lose weight. A study conducted in 1995 at the Department of General Surgery in Hong Kong Central Hospital concluded that dieters who had adequate amounts of this B vitamin in their systems did not suffer from the “hunger pangs” that commonly accompany low-fat, low-calorie diet and exercise regimens which often are prescribed for weight loss.
This vitamin also is called pyridoxine, pyridoxal or pyridoxamine. Like its fellow B vitamins, it also is water-soluble. This vitamin is required by the body in order for the synthesis of the neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine to occur. It is responsible for regulating over 100 enzymes, each with its own vital role in maintaining optimal health of the human body. Because this vitamin is responsible for basically every aspect of metabolism, it can be a very important dietary aid for those who are trying to lose weight.
This water-soluble nutrient, also known as Cobalamin, is considered by most doctors and nutritionists to be the most important of all vitamins in the B complex. Unlike some of the other B vitamins, B12 is made from carbons instead of minerals. Our bodies require it in order to perform normal metabolic processes. The things B12 is responsible for in our bodies includes, but is not limited to: producing red blood cells, supporting normal operation of nerve cells, producing the insulation that surrounds a majority of our nerve cells (known as myelin), and the successful replication of DNA. Vitamin B12 deficiency has been linked to obesity.
It is one of 20 amino acids that are derived from protein sources such as milk, eggs and meat. Our bodies require amino acids in order to function properly, with each amino acid performing a different task. The human body uses methionine to maintain healthy hair, skin and nails. It also is responsible for excreting heavy metals from the liver. It helps to prevent the accumulation of lipids within the liver and vascular system. It also is believed to aid in proper digestion and control blood glucose levels. It is believed to promote lean muscle mass.
This carbohydrate acts like a vitamin in the human body. It is naturally-occurring in many plants and animals, and it also can be produced synthetically in a lab. The most common uses for inositol are for treating nerve pain caused by diabetes, and for helping with conditions such as panic disorder high cholesterol, depression, cancer and some mental illnesses such as schizophrenia. Recently, studies have shown preliminary results which indicate inositol also may be beneficial during weight loss programs.
This water-soluble nutrient often is grouped with the B vitamins because of its similarity in how it serves the human body. Choline is produced in the liver and is most important during the early stages of our development. It is important for brain function and growth, as well as a properly-operating liver. It helps our livers to rid themselves of accumulating fat. Scientists believe that choline works best in our bodies when it is combined with other important vitamins, minerals and nutrients our bodies need in order to function at an optimal level. It appears to work best when paired with folate and methionine.
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