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Support Weight Loss with B12 & MIC

Supporting Weight-loss with B12 & MIC

Whether you’re just starting B12 & MIC or considering them to support your weight-loss journey, we’ve got what you need. Our goal at New Leaf Wellness is to help you make the best decisions regarding your health and wellness.

First – what is B12?

Vitamin B-12 plays an essential role in red blood cell formation, cell metabolism, nerve function, and the production of DNA, the molecules inside cells that carry genetic information. The body of evidence in support of these claims is substantial. But, perhaps the best proof of B12’s superpowers is what happens when it is not adequately present in the body. Individuals with known B12 deficiencies or those prone to a potential deficiency due to lifestyle must supplement vitamin B12. Failure to do so may lead to a variety of health issues including anemia, fatigue, muscle weakness, intestinal problems, nerve damage, and mood disturbances, to name a few examples. Vitamin B-12 deficiency is not super common in the U.S.; however, vegetarianism or veganism is increasingly so. Unfortunately, the parameters of plant-based diets restrict individuals from the very foods where B12 is naturally occurring – mainly, fish, poultry, meat, eggs, and dairy products.

Deficiencies are also seen in older adults and people with digestive tract conditions or pernicious anemia. These individuals can receive an injectable form of the vitamin, which altogether bypasses the gastrointestinal tract. B12 injections (Boost Program) are more readily absorbed in the body and do not have to be administered as often as oral tablets. As a result, injectable B12 has become a popular choice for anyone seeking B12 supplementation, not just those with poor digestive health.

What is B12 + MIC? Or the Boost Program?

The full formula and the roles of its various components are as follows:

  • B12 is a water-soluble vitamin involved in the metabolism that helps the body use fat & carbohydrates for energy & to make new protein
  • Methionine is an essential amino that speeds up fat removal within the liver & neutralizes toxins, promoting lean muscle growth
  • Inositol is an essential amino that plays a critical role in metabolic function
  • Choline is an essential nutrient that helps to regulate memory, mood, muscle control & many other functions

This combination is most effective when used as part of a healthy lifestyle, including a balanced diet and regular exercise. B12 & MIC can help support energy levels, help build lean muscle mass, and even help initiate modest weight loss. For some, it can help to jump-start weight loss.

Patients looking to help push beyond a sticking point in their health goals, short-term B12 & MIC use might be appropriate. For others looking for a longer-term solution, the B12 & MIC formulation can be a regular tool in an arsenal of weight management strategies.

As stated previously, B12 & MIC is likely to be most effective when used as part of a healthy lifestyle, including a balanced diet and regular exercise. Supporting Weight-loss with B12 & MIC are fine to use short-term or long-term, depending on your health goals. You should discuss B12 & MIC or the Boost Program use with your provider at New Leaf Wellness, Omaha, NE and the other New Leaf Wellness clinics and develop a plan that is right for you.

Note: The above statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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What Do You Know About Vitamin B12 Deficiency?

So, what do you really know about vitamin B12 deficiency? Fatigue is the most common symptom of people who have low levels of vitamin B12. But fatigue by itself, can be a sign of almost any health condition — or just that you haven’t been sleeping enough! Other signs of B12 deficiency include confusion, cognitive impairment, unsteady gait, numbness, tingling and fatigue.

What Causes B12 Deficiencies?
Vitamin B12 deficiencies may happen when you aren’t getting the right nutrients in your diet, when your body can’t absorb nutrients properly, and when you have various other problems of the digestive system.

Since most B12 in our diets comes from animal products, vegans are at risk for B12 deficiency. Furthermore, Crohn’s and celiac disease, weight loss surgery, and chronic alcoholism can all interfere with a person’s ability to absorb enough of the nutrients they need. Actually, seniors have more problems with nutrient absorption and malnutrition as well.

In fact, vitamin B12 is a critical nutrient that helps your body make healthy red blood cells. If you have a chronic lack of B12, your body can’t make the amount of red blood cells that it needs, which can lead to anemia.

Is B12 Deficiencies Treatable?

Most people with vitamin B12 deficiencies have a mild problem. But in some cases, vitamin B12 deficiency can have serious consequences. You can develop mental problems, including confused thinking, memory loss, and dementia, which in some serious cases can be irreversible. Low levels of B12 can also cause nerve damage and anemia and weaken your bones.

What Are The Best Natural Sources of Vitamin B12?

Animal products like meat, poultry, and seafood, and dairy foods like milk, eggs, yogurt, and cheese are the best sources of vitamin B12. In fact, honey, vegetables, and fruits are not really sources of vitamin B12, which is why people who follow a vegan diet may not get enough of it. If you’re a vegan, think about eating a breakfast cereal fortified with B12. To add to it, you can also take a B12 supplement, which is recommended for pregnant and nursing mothers who are vegans or even strict vegetarians.

Please note, sometimes B12 deficiency is caused by conditions other than diet. If your body can’t absorb B12 properly, you’ll need a doctor’s help to boost your B12 to safe levels.

In this case, describing your symptoms to your doctor may give him a clue that you could have low levels of vitamin B12. But you’ll need blood tests to confirm it. Some people can easily fix low levels of B12 by simply changing their diet, while others will need a doctor’s help.

What’s Best For YOU?

All of these drugs can interfere with your body’s ability to break down vitamin B12 from food.
For some people, taking a vitamin supplement or eating more animal products (or both) can help boost their B12 levels back to where they should be. But other people may have a severe deficiency or may have an underlying health condition that causes their B12 to drop.

Doctors can treat a B12 deficiency in several ways. If your symptoms are mild or moderate, you may start with an oral B12 supplement, which you take once a day; a vitamin B12 nasal spray used weekly; or vitamin B12 injections, which you need less frequently. Check out our products >

What’s Next?

First, give us at New Leaf Wellness a call to assess your symptoms and determine next steps. If you would benefit from some lab work to check your vitamin deficiencies, we can help you with next steps! Call today to get started to living your best life!