{"id":34559,"date":"2021-12-09T16:48:46","date_gmt":"2021-12-09T16:48:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=34559"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"b12-weight-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/b12-weight-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Vitamin B12 Weight Loss: Proven Fact Or Just Another Popular Fad?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/b12-weight-loss\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/b12-weight-loss\/#What_Is_Vitamin_B12\" >What Is Vitamin B12?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/b12-weight-loss\/#How_Does_B-12_Help_Your_Body\" >How Does B-12 Help Your Body?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/b12-weight-loss\/#Vitamin_B12_Weight_Loss_How_Does_It_Work\" >Vitamin B12 Weight Loss: How Does It Work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/b12-weight-loss\/#Vitamin_B12_And_Weight_Loss_What_Does_Science_Say_About_It\" >Vitamin B12 And Weight Loss: What Does Science Say About It?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/b12-weight-loss\/#Significant_Boost_In_Energy\" >Significant Boost In Energy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/b12-weight-loss\/#Increase_In_Metabolism\" >Increase In Metabolism<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/b12-weight-loss\/#Lower_Risk_Of_Obesity\" >Lower Risk Of Obesity<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/b12-weight-loss\/#When_Does_Vitamin_B12_Weight_Loss_Not_Work\" >When Does Vitamin B12 Weight Loss Not Work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/b12-weight-loss\/#How_Much_B12_For_Weight_Loss\" >How Much B12 For Weight Loss?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/b12-weight-loss\/#How_Much_B6_And_B12_For_Weight_Loss_Results\" >How Much B6 And B12 For Weight Loss Results?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/b12-weight-loss\/#The_Bottom_Line_Vitamin_B12_Benefits_Weight_Loss_%E2%80%93_Fact_Or_Fad\" >The Bottom Line: Vitamin B12 Benefits Weight Loss &#8211; Fact Or Fad?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/b12-weight-loss\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/b12-weight-loss\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A simple &#8211; and slightly unsettling &#8211; fact about weight loss is that most people will try just about anything to make sure that they shed those extra stubborn pounds. Be it a new diet, workout plan, or a new age procedure, as long as some celebrity or other influential person said that it worked for them, many will jump on the hype train without thinking twice about it or researching more on the matter.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Vitamin_B12_Weight_Loss\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Vitamin_B12_Weight_Loss\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A couple of years back, Vitamin B12 weight loss shots had been all the rage with American celebrities who all claimed that they used them to get fit. While the praise for these B12 weight loss shots and therapy seems to have disappeared from pop culture media, some people still believe in their power and efficiency.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But do B12 and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/almonds-for-weight-loss\/\">weight loss<\/a> have a correlating relationship? In this article, we are going to look further into this topic as we try to understand how B12 vitamin benefits weight loss, its side effects, and, above all, if this is another fad that you should not spend your hard-earned cash on.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Vitamin_B12\"><\/span><b>What Is Vitamin B12?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before diving into how B12 benefits weight loss or how much of it you should take to get your desired results, we must first understand what this nutrient is and where it comes from. According to the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harvard School of Public Health, <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, is an essential water-soluble nutrient naturally found in animal foods. These animal sources of vitamin B12 include meat, poultry, fish, eggs, milk, and dairy products. Clams and beef liver are said to have the highest concentration of this nutrient.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An important fact to note is that this nutrient is not usuallyfound in plants, hence, the people who consume a plant-based diet, such as vegans and vegetarians, are often advised to find alternative<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/b12-foods-vegan\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> sources of vitamin B12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like supplements to remain in the best health. These<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/b12-foods-vegetarian\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alternative sources<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> include supplements and fortified foods, such as enriched plant-based milk (like soy and rice milk), nutritional yeast, and breakfast cereals (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminB12-Consumer\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/matcha-weight-loss\/\">Matcha Weight Loss: 8 Ways This Drink Can Help You Shed Stubborn Pounds<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/?utm_source=Blog&#038;utm_medium=Blog&#038;utm_campaign=Banner_replacement\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33272 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4631-1024x576.png\" alt=\"b12 weight loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4631.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4631-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4631.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4631.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_B-12_Help_Your_Body\"><\/span><b>How Does B-12 Help Your Body?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our bodies use this water-soluble nutrient every day, so we all need to have a certain amount of it in our system at all times to avoid a deficiency. For teens (from 14 years) and adults, the recommended daily amount is 2.4 micrograms, while pregnant and breastfeeding women (or teens) require 2.6 and 2.8 micrograms, respectively (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminB12-Consumer\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The functions of this <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/gluten-free-diet-weight-loss\/\">nutrient<\/a> in the body include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is vital in the formation of red blood cells and DNA.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It maintains the central nervous system and is a key player in the function and development of brain and nerve cells.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is crucial to protein metabolism. The process of breaking down the proteins consumed into molecules that can be absorbed by the small intestines.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please note that while Vitamin B12 deficiency is not common, probably because our livers can store this nutrient for anywhere between two to four years without being replenished (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/vitamin-b12-or-folate-deficiency-anaemia\/\">13<\/a>)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it is not unheard of.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WebMD, <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">an inadequacy of this nutrient could be due to the following reasons:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Atrophic Gastritis. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It destroys the parietal cells leading to the reduction of the intrinsic factor, which is essential for the absorption of vitamin B12.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pernicious Anemia. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caused by a weakened lining of the stomach, a congenital condition or an autoimmune disease which causes your immune system to attack the cells in your stomach that produce the intrinsic factor, making it harder for your body to absorb this vitamin, leading to an inadequate number of healthy red blood cells.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any condition affecting the <\/span><b>small intestine <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">like Crohn&#8217;s disease or celiac disease.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Immune system disorders<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as Graves&#8217; disease or lupus.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Diet, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">especially the vegan diet since it avoids all animal products which are the source of cobalamin.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Certain medications <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6054240\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anyone with a deficiency of this nutrient is likely to suffer from megaloblastic anemia, in which your bone marrow produces large abnormally shaped red blood cells that do not function properly, and potentially neurological disorders like dementia, paranoia, depression, and behavioral changes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5273828\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/?utm_source=Blog&#038;utm_medium=Blog&#038;utm_campaign=Banner_replacement\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29167 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/3-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"vitamins\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/3-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/3-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/3-2.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/3-2-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/3-2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vitamin_B12_Weight_Loss_How_Does_It_Work\"><\/span><b>Vitamin B12 Weight Loss: How Does It Work?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin B12 weight loss is something that some <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/chicken-and-broccoli-diet\/\">weight loss<\/a> clinics advocate for claiming that a shot of this vitamin will be beneficial in helping you lose a couple of pounds. According to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical News Today, <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the nutrient shots contain a synthetic version of vitamin B12 (known as cyanocobalamin) and are injected right into your muscle &#8211; not the vein.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So what does vitamin B12 do for weight loss? Proponents of B12 weight loss claim that the supplementation of this nutrient will give you energy and boost your metabolism, which in turn helps you burn fat and be rid of those extra stubborn pounds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you wish to free yourself from all the extra pounds that have been weighting you down for way too long, <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Vitamin_B12_Weight_Loss\">start using the BetterMe app<\/a> and overhaul your entire life! <\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vitamin_B12_And_Weight_Loss_What_Does_Science_Say_About_It\"><\/span><b>Vitamin B12 And Weight Loss: What Does Science Say About It?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is there any scientific proof that the B12 vitamin benefits <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-cheese-make-you-fat\/\">weight loss<\/a>? The facts are varied. On one hand, some research states that in some ways an extra boost of this nutrient can help you lose some pounds, while on the other hand, some studies say that it does not work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let&#8217;s start with some positives on how B12 weight loss could work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/?utm_source=Blog&#038;utm_medium=Blog&#038;utm_campaign=Banner_replacement\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29162 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/8-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"b12 weight loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/8-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/8-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/8-2.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/8-2-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/8-2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Significant_Boost_In_Energy\"><\/span><b>Significant Boost In Energy<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This nutrient is often touted for its energy-giving benefits and with good reason. All B vitamins,\u00a0 while they may not produce any energy by themselves, have been shown to play an important role in your body\u2019s energy metabolism (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7019700\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin B12, specifically, is known to be essential for cellular energy production (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2072-6643\/2\/3\/299\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). If you are not aware, cell energy is used to convert the foods, drink, and even air in the body to fuel and be used to propel us in our day-to-day activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For people with a vitamin B12 deficiency, research has shown that supplementing or just getting extra vitamins from food will boost their energy levels (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22276208\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Having more energy helps you move around more or even get up and work out, which all leads to burning extra calories throughout the day.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Increase_In_Metabolism\"><\/span><b>Increase In Metabolism<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metabolism is the chemical process the body uses to break down food and nutrients for energy, basically, it&#8217;s the rate at which your body expends energy or burns calories. A faster metabolism burns calories more quickly than a slower one, making it less likely that a person will put on or maintain their weight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common ways to<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-reset-your-metabolism\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">boost your metabolism<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> include eating more protein, sleeping more, working out, or consuming potentially metabolism boosting foods, such as eggs, caffeine, legumes and lentils, chili, flaxseeds, and even water. Nutrients have also been suggested to help<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vitamins-to-boost-metabolism\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">increase your metabolism<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, helping in fat and weight loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A recent review in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nutrients<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> journal stated that there is an association between low vitamin B12 status and obesity, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, and hypertension.\u00a0 (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7400011\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Animal studies have also shown that cobalamin has a significant role in metabolism and fat accumulation.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2016, the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frontiers in Nutrition<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> journal published a study that showed severe cobalamin deficiency resulting in a significant increase in body fat percentage, induced adiposity (too much fat accumulation), and altered lipid profile in pregnant lab mice (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/articles\/10.3389\/fnut.2016.00001\/full\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2018 researchers found that feeding B vitamins to rats not only led to slower weight gain &#8211; the rats were on a high-fat diet &#8211; but these vitamins also led to an increase in several enzymes that influence and boost metabolism (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30074168\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This makes sense because we know that Vitamin B12 is essential for the metabolism of proteins and fats (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminB12-HealthProfessional\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Yet although vitamin B12 is involved in metabolism, there is no evidence that increasing vitamin B12 intake or taking supplements can speed up your metabolism overall. It is only one part of a complex system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/best-nut-for-weight-loss\/\">What Is The Best Nut For Weight Loss: Lose Belly Fat And Those Extra Pounds<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/?utm_source=Blog&#038;utm_medium=Blog&#038;utm_campaign=Banner_replacement\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29036 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Frame-3426-1024x576.png\" alt=\"b12 weight loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Frame-3426.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Frame-3426-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Frame-3426.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Frame-3426-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Frame-3426.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lower_Risk_Of_Obesity\"><\/span><b>Lower Risk Of Obesity<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For several years now, obesity has been regarded as a global pandemic, and everyday steps are being taken to not only help reduce the number of obese people in the world but also advise people on how they can avoid it or drop their weight to a healthy level.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are concerned about this issue then getting some B12 shots or supplements could be beneficial to you if you have a vitamin B12 deficiency:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2013, one study with 976 participants found an association between vitamin B12 deficiency and overweight or obesity. Participants who were overweight or obese tended to have lower vitamin B12 levels than those who were within a healthy weight range\u00a0 (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23892832\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2019, a study published by <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frontiers in Endocrinology <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">involving over 9000 participants found that people with lower serum vitamin B12 concentrations in their bodies were more likely to be obese as compared to those with higher concentrations (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6610317\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children too are not exempt from this risk. A study published in 2017 found that of the 256 volunteers, the 153 overweight children had significantly lower mean vitamin B12 levels than the other 103 children with healthy weights (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29171553\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Does_Vitamin_B12_Weight_Loss_Not_Work\"><\/span><b>When Does Vitamin B12 Weight Loss Not Work?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Probably always. As seen in the points above, as a nutrient cobalamin will not necessarily lead to weight loss directly, but can work to benefit you in other aspects that could potentially help with the weight loss process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, a boost in energy can help you work out more or channel your energy towards doing more at work. The first option is beneficial for weight loss, while the second option is good for productivity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Concerning metabolism, as stated, a faster metabolic rate helps you burn calories quicker, preventing the accumulation of fat in your body. However, a faster metabolism is not enough to get overweight or obese people down to a healthy weight. Such a person will need to work out more and improve their diet to see any changes. And although vitamin B12 is involved in metabolism, that doesn\u2019t mean that getting more of it will increase your metabolism. Metabolism is a complex set of processes with many factors involved.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In terms of obesity, the studies above only show us that those who are of a higher weight tend to have lower levels of this nutrient. They do not, however, state that increasing the amount of B12 in the body will help reverse this process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A final point to note is that supplementing or increasing intake of vitamin B12 is only likely to benefit those with a deficiency. As of date, there is no scientific proof that shows any benefits in people who already have sufficient\/normal cobalamin levels in their bodies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Yanking yourself back in shape has never been so easy with our game-changing fitness app! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Vitamin_B12_Weight_Loss\">Start transforming your life with BetterMe<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/?utm_source=Blog&#038;utm_medium=Blog&#038;utm_campaign=Banner_replacement\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33107 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4911-1024x576.png\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4911.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4911-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4911.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4911.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_B12_For_Weight_Loss\"><\/span><b>How Much B12 For Weight Loss?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are wondering how much B12 to take for weight loss, we would say that no amount you take will necessarily lead to weight or even fat loss. However, if you suspect that you might have a deficiency, eating more foods high in this nutrient or finding the right supplements might help you get rid of deficiency symptoms. You\u2019ll need to talk to your doctor, who will test you for vitamin B12 deficiency and work with you to determine the cause and appropriate treatment. Because of the somewhat complex process by which vitamin B12 is absorbed, sometimes inadequate intake isn\u2019t the cause of the deficiency, in which case eating more vitamin B12 foods or taking oral supplements wouldn\u2019t solve the problem.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned above, the daily recommended amount for teens above 14 years old and adults is 2.4 micrograms, pregnant and lactating people need more, and the amounts required for children differ by age group.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_B6_And_B12_For_Weight_Loss_Results\"><\/span><b>How Much B6 And B12 For Weight Loss Results?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like B12, B6 (aka pyridoxine) is a water-soluble vitamin that cannot be produced by the body and must be ingested from foods or supplements. In the body, pyridoxine also helps with the creation of red blood cells and neurotransmitters, as well as the metabolism of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of its benefits include improving cognitive function in the elderly, lowering the risk of certain cancers, reducing PMS symptoms, including moodiness, irritability, forgetfulness, bloating, and anxiety as well as treating and preventing nausea and vomiting in pregnant women (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminB6-Consumer\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, just as with B12, the research on how much B6 one should be taking to help with weight loss is lacking, and any benefit would likely only be to those who are deficient in vitamin B6. However, one 2006 study concluded that improving plasma levels of B6 through dietary intake may help maintain fat-free mass during periods of weight loss in overweight\/obese women (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18679411\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line_Vitamin_B12_Benefits_Weight_Loss_%E2%80%93_Fact_Or_Fad\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line: Vitamin B12 Benefits Weight Loss &#8211; Fact Or Fad?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From all the facts shown above, we would say that B12 weight loss is a fad and not a proven scientific fact. This nutrient is not a miracle worker, and investing in injections or supplements will not magically make you lose several pounds. However, in people suffering from a deficiency, it is advisable to talk to your doctor about b12 supplements or injections &#8211; or even eating foods rich in nutrients &#8211; not for weight loss but for a better nutritional status and quality of life.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Vitamin_B12_Weight_Loss\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. A licensed physician should be consulted for the diagnosis and treatment of any medical condition. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22276208\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Association of vitamin B12 deficiency with fatigue and depression after lacunar stroke<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2012, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23892832\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Association of vitamin B12 with obesity, overweight, insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome, and body fat composition; primary care-based study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2013, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30074168\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B Vitamins Can Reduce Body Weight Gain by Increasing Metabolism-related Enzyme Activities in Rats Fed on a High-Fat Diet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6610317\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inverse Association Between Serum Vitamin B12 Concentration and Obesity Among Adults in the United States<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7400011\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low Vitamin B12 and Lipid Metabolism: Evidence from Pre-Clinical and Clinical Studies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29171553\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Negative correlation among vitamin B12 levels, obesity severity and metabolic syndrome in obese children: A case control study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6054240\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proton Pump Inhibitors, H2-Receptor Antagonists, Metformin, and Vitamin B-12 Deficiency: Clinical Implications<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/articles\/10.3389\/fnut.2016.00001\/full\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Severe but Not Moderate Vitamin B12 Deficiency Impairs Lipid Profile, Induces Adiposity, and Leads to Adverse Gestational Outcome in Female C57BL\/6 Mice<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2016, frontiersin.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminB12-Consumer\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin B12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2021, ods.od.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminB12-HealthProfessional\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin B12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2021, ods.od.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5273828\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin B12 deficiency neuropathy; a rare diagnosis in young adults: a case report<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2072-6643\/2\/3\/299\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin B12 in Health and Disease<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2010, mdpi.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/vitamin-b12-or-folate-deficiency-anaemia\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2014, nhs.uk)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminB6-Consumer\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin B6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2021, ods.od.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18679411\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin B6 status improves in overweight\/obese women following a hypocaloric diet rich in breakfast cereals, and may help in maintaining fat-free mass<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2008, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7019700\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamins and Minerals for Energy, Fatigue and Cognition: A Narrative Review of the Biochemical and Clinical Evidence<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A simple &#8211; and slightly unsettling &#8211; fact about weight loss is that most people will try just about anything to make sure that they shed those extra stubborn pounds. Be it a new diet, workout plan, or a new age procedure, as long as some celebrity or other influential person said that it worked [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":34567,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[75],"tags":[],"coauthors":[109,87],"class_list":["post-34559","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-weight-loss"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.2.1 (Yoast SEO v25.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Vitamin B12 Weight Loss: Proven Fact Or Just Another Popular Fad? - BetterMe<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Do Vitamin B12 weight loss rumors have any standing or are they just another weight loss fad? 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Kamau\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/05bcd715bea15329a5c0bc94910663b3\"},\"headline\":\"Vitamin B12 Weight Loss: Proven Fact Or Just Another Popular Fad?\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/b12-weight-loss\/\"},\"wordCount\":2640,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/b12-weight-loss\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/shutterstock_1317238619.jpg\",\"articleSection\":[\"Weight Loss\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"articleBody\":\"<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">A simple - and slightly unsettling - fact about weight loss is that most people will try just about anything to make sure that they shed those extra stubborn pounds. Be it a new diet, workout plan, or a new age procedure, as long as some celebrity or other influential person said that it worked for them, many will jump on the hype train without thinking twice about it or researching more on the matter.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">A couple of years back, Vitamin B12 weight loss shots had been all the rage with American celebrities who all claimed that they used them to get fit. While the praise for these B12 weight loss shots and therapy seems to have disappeared from pop culture media, some people still believe in their power and efficiency.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">But do B12 and <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/almonds-for-weight-loss\/\\\">weight loss<\/a> have a correlating relationship? In this article, we are going to look further into this topic as we try to understand how B12 vitamin benefits weight loss, its side effects, and, above all, if this is another fad that you should not spend your hard-earned cash on.<\/span>\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><b>What Is Vitamin B12?<\/b><\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Before diving into how B12 benefits weight loss or how much of it you should take to get your desired results, we must first understand what this nutrient is and where it comes from. According to the <\/span><i><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Harvard School of Public Health, <\/span><\/i><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, is an essential water-soluble nutrient naturally found in animal foods. These animal sources of vitamin B12 include meat, poultry, fish, eggs, milk, and dairy products. 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