Tired? Can’t Sleep? Want to Lose Weight? Consider a MIC Injection!

Let’s explore the benefits of getting a MIC shot a bit more in detail.

More Weight Loss

These injections help you lose weight, but probably not how you think.  We are conditioned to believe that there is some magical pill to help us lose weight, and that just isn’t the case. Why? Because weight gain is through a combination of factors including diet, hormone imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, lack of sleep and immune system imbalances.  Knowing that gaining weight is more complex than simply eating more food, it’s easy to understand that losing weight may require more than just 1 therapy.  So how does MIC fit into the equation? First, Vitamin B12 helps increase energy levels and boost your metabolism, which indirectly leads to weight loss. Secondly, the methionine, inositol and choline help to actually burn more fat while exercising. So the combination of the two can really improve your overall weight, but for best results they should always be used as part of a complete treatment plan. That means the combination of exercise, stress reduction, diet, and specialized hormones.

Increased Metabolism

Another very important benefit of using these injections is that MIC directly impacts your metabolism. Your metabolism depends upon your mitochondria, which produce most of the energy in your body. This energy is then released as heat through daily living such as breathing, eating, sleeping and moving. The more energy you burn at rest the higher your metabolism will be and the more calories you will burn. Vitamin B deficiencies are quite common and they can lead to a lower than normal metabolism resulting in weight gain over time. So that means that if you have low vitamin B12 (there’s a high chance you do), taking B12 injections will boost your metabolism back to normal and help with weight loss. Don’t forget that when it comes to weight loss, one of the most important factors for determining if you will keep your weight off is your metabolism.

Better Sleep

Lack of sleep is well known, and proven, to cause weight gain and blood sugar issues. You probably also didn’t know that Vitamin B12 actually improves your circadian rhythm and helps the depth and quality of your sleep. It’s worth pointing out that the study above showed that methylcobalamin and NOT cyanocobalamin helped improve the quality of sleep.  This is important because cyanocobalamin is a cheap form of Vitamin B12 that is used in certain supplements and its the type of B12 that you DON’T want to use. Stick to high quality vitamin B12 in the methylcobalamin form.

Improved Liver Detoxification

This one may not sound very interesting until you realize that your liver is required to get rid of pretty much everything you come into contact with on a daily basis. And nowadays, that is quite a lot. Even your own hormones must be metabolized through the liver for proper elimination! Certain nutrient deficiencies, like choline, are required for optimal phase I and phase II elimination pathways in the liver. These are the same pathways that help you metabolize certain medications, nutrients and hormones. A reduction in the efficiency of these pathways means you will have a build up of endocrine disruptors and other chemicals that act on hormonal receptors in your body.

These endocrine disruptors can lead to hormone imbalances like hypothyroidism and weight gain, so it is critical that you take care of them ASAP. The C part of MIC stands for Choline which is involved in these pathways. That means that taking Choline can help boost your detox and help you get rid of these endocrine disruptors.

Improved Mood, Concentration and Mental Clarity

Another huge benefit to using MIC shots is that they can improve your mood and concentration. B12 shots have been shown to IMPROVE mood if used by themselves or in combination with other medications. But in order to get these benefits you have to make sure you are using them correctly. That means the right type of Vitamin B12 at the right dosage. Make sure if you use B12 you get methylcobalamin and that you take at least 5,000mcg of B12 each week along with the MIC component.

Nowadays so many people suffer from the symptoms of depression or just feeling “down” that it’s almost considered normal. It is NOT normal to feel depressed and it is NOT normal to feel down. These feelings are almost always an early indicator of something wrong inside of your body, usually nutrient deficiencies or hormone imbalance.

More Energy

You probably already know that Vitamin B12 is considered the Energy Vitamin. That’s why it’s in almost every energy drink known to man. For the reasons we discussed previously (its involvement in the mitochondria), Vitamin B12 can actually boost your energy. But what you may not know is that oral B12 supplements may not be properly absorbed into your body. Why? Because absorption of B12 requires proper amounts of stomach acid and hormones to be functioning properly to be absorbed. Because of this, many people are taking B12 but still remain deficient and no amount of oral B12 is enough to fix the problem – simply because they don’t absorb it. That’s where B12 shots come in: B12 shots are always absorbed because they bypass the GI tract and go directly into your subcutaneous tissues and muscles. This is why so many people notice an increase in energy while using B12 shots.

Better and Stronger Hair

Are you having issues with the texture or quality of your hair?
Have you noticed that your hair is not quite what it used to be?
Or even that your hair might be falling out more in the shower?
If you’ve noticed that ANY of the following situations may be true in your life you should consider using B12. Why?
In order to have optimal hair growth you need to have the following nutrients optimized:

• Vitamin B12: Serum levels must be greater than 600
• Ferritin: Serum levels be higher than 50
• Hemoglobin: Serum levels must be higher than 13

Additional benefits from using MIC injections:

• Improved heart health
• Restoration of hormone imbalances
• Enhanced digestive efficiency
• Better functioning immune system

Most people tolerate MIC injections well, with minor side effects – allergic reactions, GI discomfort, headaches, fatigue. MICs are by prescription only, and it’s a good idea to have the support of a qualified weight loss professional, who can monitor your body’s response to the treatment.

Whether you are trying to maximize the effects of your workouts, or need a comprehensive weight loss plan, we are here to help. Call us at (860) 761-6666 to schedule a consultation with one of our weight loss professionals and find out what’s best for you.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

– Dr. Greenwald & team