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Almost a year after the birth of my second child, my body felt broken. Every virus my kids had, I caught, too, and sleep deprivation, lack of exercise, and a rotten diet—the trifecta experienced by ...

Vitamin B12 shots are injections that a doctor may prescribe to treat a vitamin B12 deficiency. They may be useful for those with gastrointestinal issues, older adults, vegans, and vegetarians. A ...

B12 shots will benefit only those with a B12 deficiency and people with some underlying conditions. No research indicates that B12 shots will help with weight loss or benefit healthy individuals. B12 ...

There’s not much research on B12 shots for weight loss. People with obesity tend to have lower vitamin B12 levels, but it’s unclear if B12 shots can promote weight loss. If you have a deficiency, B12 ...

Vitamin B12 is an essential vitamin, and low levels are linked to obesity. B12 shots could improve fatigue if you have a deficiency, but there’s not much research on them as a weight loss treatment.