Continuous protein synthesis
The first thing to understand is that this isn't a phrase you'll find in a prescribing guideline
Still, it could work for anyone dealing with elasticity or volume loss
It also points to a new reality that regulators and the medical establishment have to contend with: a lot of medicine is escaping the traditional boundaries of healthcare
Vitamin B12 shots may help reduce the risk of serious conditions such as heart disease and stroke as well as cognitive issues, infertility, and neural tube defects (when mothers have B12 deficiency)
Medically reviewed by Missy Zammichieli, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC Updated March 26, 2026 HEAD-TO-HEAD HOW THEY WORK (AND WHY IT MATTERS) Both medications mimic gut hormones that your body produces naturally after eating