Chiappini S, Vickers-Smith R, Harris D, Papanti Pelletier GD, Corkery JM, Guirguis A, et al
Enhances production of GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1), a hormone that regulates appetite, blood sugar levels, and insulin sensitivity
Hormones, inflammation, insulin resistance, stress, and metabolic adaptation all play a role
Greater proportions of patients treated with WEGOVY achieved 5%, 10%, and 15% weight loss than those treated with placebo as shown in Table 9
After getting a B12 shot, you should watch out for these symptoms and see a doctor if you have: Strong pain where you got the shot Some stomach upset Feeling swollen Skin feeling itchy for a while In really rare cases, there might be more serious risks like: A severe allergic reaction called anaphylaxis Fluid build-up in the lungs Heart problems Blood clots in the bodys blood vessels A type of blood cancer, called polycythemia vera
However, intramuscular shots release B12 gradually from muscle tissue, while IV infusions deliver the full dose into the bloodstream immediately