Lipo Injections: How Often Should You Take Them?

If you’re struggling to lose weight through exercise, or maybe you’re feeling sluggish and unmotivated, which led you to give up your diet, you might lack some essential vitamins and minerals that your body needs to lose weight and build muscle effectively. Supplementing the vitamin or nutrient deficiency with lipotropic injections may be what you’re missing to enable your body to burn excess fat. When you read more about lipotropic agents and what they could do for you, the only question left to ask is how often lipo injections can be administered and where to buy them.

Let’s Talk About Lipotropic Injections

Lipotropics are essential compounds that enhance the liver’s ability to break down fat during the metabolic process. Each lipotropic compound has a different function, and when combined in a lipotropic injection, they have additive effects that can accelerate and support your weight loss. Lipotropics boost your body’s metabolism and your energy level so you can work out for longer and harder. The injections will help the body target fat deposits, especially in the liver. A lipotropic injection is made up of various nutrients and vitamins that when combined, can enhance liver function, jumpstart the body’s metabolic processes, and target that hard-to-lose fat while promoting lean muscle development and even a better mood and shinier hair.

A majority of lipotropic injections combine three lipotropes that are referred to as “MIC,” a term referencing methionine, inositol, and choline.

• Methionine is an essential amino acid that must be supplemented through one’s diet. It plays a role as an antioxidant and supports the breakdown of fat molecules. Methionine is a sulfur-containing amino acid that improves skin elasticity and strengthens hair and nails (PubChem, 2020).
• Inositol, the “I” in MIC, can boost the immune system and lower cholesterol levels. In some medical studies, inositol has been found to accelerate weight loss and reduce fat (Donne et al., 2019).
• Finally, choline plays an essential role in the liver’s function and can help break down fat buildup by aiding in transporting fat out of the liver. Choline can enhance blood flow and improve one’s memory, mood, and mental control. According to the FDA, most people consume less than the recommended daily allowance for choline. Choline deficiency can cause muscle damage, liver damage, and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (Fischer et al. 2007).

The combination of these three ingredients will support the body’s removal of toxins and fat and can boost energy levels and metabolism.

Lipotropic injections commonly contain other beneficial B vitamins, such as Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, minerals, amino acids, chromium, and carnitine.

The B vitamins all play an essential role in the body’s process of converting food into fuel, which helps boost energy levels and can improve your mood. B Vitamins also promote cell growth and enhance the immune system’s functioning.

Chromium picolinate is a mineral found in certain foods that aids in the metabolism of carbohydrates. Carnitine is a compound that helps the body turn fat into energy.

Some lipotropic mixtures will also have BCAAs, or the branched-chain amino acids valine, leucine, and isoleucine. These three amino acids support an exercise routine by reducing fatigue and muscle soreness, which speeds up recovery times after a workout. During the workout, leucine, valine, and isoleucine can support and promote muscle building and energy levels to ensure that you can stay active for longer periods.

The exact ingredients of a lipotropic mixture will vary depending on the provider or facility that you purchase from. It is important to purchase your lipotropic solution from a trustworthy pharmacy provider that uses high-quality chemicals and pharmaceutical-grade ingredients.

Are Lipo Injections Right For You?

Lipotropic injections are not always the right solution for everyone and therefore they require a prescription, so before using, always consult with a healthcare professional. A doctor will evaluate your current health and will review your medications, BMI, blood pressure, and your medical history, in order to determine the right weight loss solution for you.

Lipotropic injections are typically prescribed for individuals who are overweight or obese and are struggling with a slowed metabolism. This may happen when there is a buildup of trapped bile and fat in the liver, which not only slows down metabolism but also can lead to other serious health complications. The lipotropic compounds target the fat in the liver to eliminate or burn the fat for energy.

Generally, lipotropic injections work best for people who are willing to do the work it takes to lose weight—they are not to be confused with liposuction surgery, which is an invasive and expensive surgical procedure that uses suction to remove fat. Lipo injections are instead meant to be used along with a healthy diet and exercise routine to support your body’s efforts in burning fat and building muscle. Unlike surgery, the fat will not be immediately gone, and you will need to get consistent lipo injections and maintain a caloric deficient diet and an active lifestyle in order to achieve the best weight loss results.

If you have tried everything to lose weight or want to maintain the weight you are at, lipo injections are a great weight loss supplement that is cost-effective and minimally invasive. Lipotropic injections, although most commonly used for weight loss purposes, have several positive health benefits other than burning fat. Those who are trying to speed up their metabolism or supplement the nutrients and minerals they are deficient in may also benefit from utilizing lipo injections.

The other benefits of lipotropic injections include:

• Lowered cholesterol
• Stronger nails and shinier hair
• Boosted immune system
• Improved concentration
• Improved mental clarity and mood
• Improved sleep

Now That You Know About Lipo Injections, How Often Should They Be Administered?

This depends on multiple factors, as everybody is unique and reacts differently to supplemental injections. Lipo injections are not a one-time solution and most users have to get the injections regularly. If the supplemental injections are being used for weight loss purposes, it is most commonly recommended that one take weekly lipotropic injections, as the boosting effects in your body will only last for about a week. However, some users will take them more often, up to twice a week. Some prescriptions will be less regular, only twice per month, once every three weeks, or once every three months. Lipo injections require a prescription. The prescription will state the dose and frequency of lipo injections that are recommended for you.

If you are prescribed lipotropic injections to treat an overall deficiency, your prescription may be for twice per week until your vitamin and nutrient levels are balanced. Regardless of why you use the supplement when you’re ready to get lipo injections, how often you take them, and the dosage you take, should be determined by a medical professional because it will vary depending on you, your health, your lifestyle, and your age.

Lipotropic injections can be given intramuscularly or subcutaneously and are most often injected into the upper thigh. They can also be injected into the hip, upper arm, or buttocks area. Most medical professionals will recommend alternate injection sites to avoid scarring and irritation. Because they are injected directly into the body tissue, Lipo injections are absorbed quickly.

Some users report they feel immediate effects of a lipo injection after it is administered. You may start noticing the weight loss effects of lipotropic injections after two weeks, although some will lose weight faster than others and some may not see the same weight loss benefits. Generally, people who are consistently receiving lipotropic injections, exercising regularly, and eating a healthy diet will lose 1-5 pounds per week.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Lipotropic Injections Safe?

Lipotropic injections are composed of mostly naturally occurring ingredients, so they are considered a safe supplement to aid your weight loss. However, everyone reacts differently, so there are some risks and side effects associated with the injectables. You should always consult with your doctor before starting a new supplement or medication.

What Are The Side Effects Of Lipo Injections?

The most common side effect of lipotropic injections is discomfort, irritation, or redness at the site of injection. Most doctors or professionals will vary the injection site for each session to prevent this. In addition, although it is rare, some may have an allergic reaction to the injection; this may present as a rash, hives, chest tightness, random and unexplained pain, and swelling of the mouth, throat, or tongue. If you have an allergic reaction, seek immediate medical care.

Other potential side effects will depend on the ingredients of the lipotropic injection are but may include nausea, urinary problems, fatigue, constipation, incontinence, and numbness in feet or hands. If you are having an allergic reaction or any of these symptoms worsen or persist, call your doctor as soon as possible.

• High intakes of choline are associated with a fishy body odor, vomiting, excessive sweating and salivation, hypotension, and liver toxicity. The NIH has established an upper-limit for choline at 3,500 mg  (NIH, 2020).
• Methionine may cause mild side-effects including nausea and vomiting, drowsiness and irritability (Sweetman, 2009).

What Is The Dosage Of A Lipotropic Injection?

The dosage will vary depending on factors such as the ingredients in the lipotropic injection, how often you administer the injections, and your current and past health. You need to consult with a doctor, to be prescribed lipotropic injections, and we recommend that you continue to consult a specialist throughout your treatment. Typically, someone who is trying to lose weight is prescribed a weekly dose of 1000 mg for at least a couple of months, or until they reach their weight loss goals.

Should I Work Out While I’m Getting Lipotropic Injections?

Yes, lipotropic injections will have the best results when someone is committed to a low-calorie diet and maintains a consistent exercise routine. They are not a replacement for working out, and it is important to remain realistic about your weight loss journey, as lipo injections will not be an easy fix-all solution. Lipotropic injections can be used alone and may even have fat loss results when used alone, but this is not recommended and can be dangerous when not used appropriately. Lipo injections are meant to aid or supplement a weight loss regimen.

Where To Get Lipo Injections

There are not a lot of downsides to starting lipotropic injections. If you have consulted with a doctor and determined that these supplements are the right addition to your weight loss regimen, the next step is to find a trusted pharmacy.

If you want to try out a lipotropic supplement with ingredients such as methionine, inositol, choline, Vitamin B12, and carnitine, consider browsing the Invigor Medical website to learn more about the blends we offer. To determine if this is the right option to improve your health and support your weight loss, and to establish the proper dosage and how often to administer lipo injections, reach out to a trusted health care professional such as the providers at Invigor Medical to discuss whether this treatment is right for you.

DISCLAIMER

While we strive to always provide accurate, current, and safe advice in all of our articles and guides, it’s important to stress that they are no substitute for medical advice from a doctor or healthcare provider.  You should always consult a practicing professional who can diagnose your specific case.  The content we’ve included in this guide is merely meant to be informational and does not constitute medical advice. 

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