If you're trying to lose weight, you may have heard about weight-loss injections — but how do they work, and are they right for you?
At Novell Primary Care and Weight Loss, we offer several injection-based treatments to support your weight-loss journey, including prescription medications, B12 shots, and lipotropic injections.
Here’s what you need to know about injections and weight loss.
Weight-loss injections are treatments designed to support fat loss, reduce appetite, or improve metabolism.
They’re often included as one part of a medically supervised weight-loss program. These injections come in a few different forms, and each type has its own function:
Originally developed to help manage blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes, GIP and GLP-1 medications are now also approved to support weight loss.
These medications are part of a class known as dual receptor agonists, meaning they act on both your GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide) and GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) receptors.
What does that mean for you? GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide and tirzepatide help:
These effects can help you eat less, make healthier choices, and stick to a weight-loss plan. These medications are typically prescribed to people with a higher BMI or those with obesity-related health concerns.
They’re not a standalone solution; they’re part of an overall plan that includes healthy eating, hydration, and physical activity.
Lipotropic injections, also called fat-burning injections, contain a combination of nutrients (like B12, methionine, inositol, and choline) that may support fat metabolism and liver function.
While B12 injections aren’t a magic solution for shedding pounds, they can support your energy and metabolism: two things that often lag during weight-loss efforts.
Vitamin B12 helps convert food into energy, supports brain function, and may improve stamina for workouts. Many people feel more energized and motivated to stay active when adding B12 to their plan.
B12 injections give you all of the benefits of B12 directly into your bloodstream completely bypassing your digestive system.
Yes, when paired with a healthy lifestyle, weight-loss injections can lead to real results. For example, GLP-1 receptor agonists have been shown to help people lose between 15-20% of their weight over 72 weeks.
Vitamin B12 shots don’t directly cause weight loss, but they can support your metabolism and energy levels, which may help you stay more active and stick to your weight-loss plan.
Lipotropic injections (often containing B12, methionine, inositol, and choline) support your liver’s ability to process fat and may enhance fat metabolism. While results vary, these can be especially effective when combined with exercise and a low-calorie diet.
Weight-loss injections aren’t one-size-fits-all. Each option works differently and may be recommended based on your specific health profile and goals.
At Novell Primary Care and Weight Loss, we help you find the best fit and build a complete plan around it. During your consultation, we evaluate your overall health, body composition, and goals to design a program that’s right for you.
Whether you’re a candidate for a GIP/GLP-1 medication, a supportive therapy like B12 or lipotropic injections, and a coordinating fitness plan, we’re here to guide you through every step.
Ready to get started? Book your consultation today and take your first step toward a healthier you with the help of Novell Primary Care and Weight Loss in Tallahassee, Florida.
