Shalini Gupta Shalini Gupta Asked 5 months ago

Do b12 injections work for weight loss?

My sister started taking B12 injections and she says it's helping her with her weight loss journey. I'm also looking to shed some kilos. Do B12 injections actually work for weight loss as a primary treatment?

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Kriti Kapoor Kriti Kapoor Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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Honestly, if you are like me and can't say no to chole bhature, B12 injections won't do anything for your weight! They might make you feel less lazy, but you still have to manage your food cravings. No shortcut to skipping those extra snacks.

Rohan Das Rohan Das Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

I track my active calories and steps daily on my fitness band. When I took B12 shots, my daily energy levels spiked, which helped me hit my 10k step goals much easier. But remember, the app still showed that weight loss happened because of my calorie deficit, not the shot.

Pooja Hegde Pooja Hegde Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

I was also wondering about this because my aunt suggested it to me. But do these injections hurt a lot when you take them? I am a bit scared of needles and wanted to know before asking my doctor.

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Amit Sharma Amit Sharma Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

Not really! B12 just wakes up your tired body so you can actually enjoy your workouts. It’s like a battery recharge, but you still have to do the heavy lifting yourself. 😊

Divya Iyer Divya Iyer Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Having PCOS, I know how hard we look for weight loss solutions. I took B12 for my low energy, and while it helped me feel less fatigued, my weight didn't budge from the shots alone. Please be gentle with your body and talk to your endocrinologist first.

Tanya Sen Tanya Sen Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Let's be direct, they don't work for weight loss. Anyone selling B12 as a fat burner is misguiding you. Fix your diet, get enough sleep, and use these injections only if your lab reports show a deficiency.

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Sarabjit Singh Sarabjit Singh Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

My son was very lethargic and his weight was increasing because he just sat in his room all day. The doctor found severe B12 deficiency and gave him shots. It helped him get active again, which naturally helped control his weight, but the shots themselves aren't fat-burners.

Harish Yadav Harish Yadav Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Bhai, simple baat hai, B12 koi weight loss ki dawai nahi hai. Yeh sirf aapki kamzori door karne ke liye hoti hai. Agar weight kam karna hai toh meetha kam karo aur subah ghoomne jao.

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