Discovery of small molecules targeting the growth hormone secretagogue receptor (GHS-R1a) for the treatment of obesity
A shortage of B12 results in the accumulation of methylmalonyl-CoA, which can cause the neurological issues associated with vitamin B12 deficiency
This is standard practice across the telehealth weight loss industry
For many patients, their injections dont last long enough Some clinicians assume (incorrectly) that 1000 mcg of B12 should last patients at least 200 days, calculating from a 5 mcg daily requirement for the vitamin
By month three, patients are at 10 units daily, maintained consistently through the end of the cycle
Risk & Benefits GLP-1 agonists, used to lower blood sugar levels and promote weight loss, offer additional potential benefits (4)(6)