If you struggle with weight loss and find it hard to shift the pounds even though you work out, or perhaps you find exercise difficult, you may have considered weight loss injections as a quick fix.
Are they really a quick-fix weight loss solution, and which is best? We are going to look at four options in this post.
Saxenda weight loss injections
Saxenda Liraglutide, or Saxenda, is a synthetic form of what is known as a long-lasting GLP-1 or glucagon-like peptide agonist.
It can help to control your appetite and make you feel much fuller quicker and then make you feel fuller and more satisfied for longer.
As you are eating less, you will lose more weight. Compared to other trendy diets and weight-loss fads that often leave you hungry, Saxenda weight loss injections avoid this problem.
We also recommend this as an option that may help you to keep the weight you lose off, permanently.
Pros
- Clinically proven to help weight loss
- It also improves glycemic control where other solutions don’t (helps keep your glucose levels in the normal range)
- When used in conjunction with a low-calorie eating plan and more exercise, the effects are magnified
- Can reduce high blood pressure and cholesterol levels
- As Saxenda is self-injectable, after your initial appointment, you do not need to attend every time you need to use the treatment.
- There are not as many side effects
Cons
- As it’s self-injectable, it may make some people nervous who are afraid of injections and needles
- Its effectiveness will depend on your lifestyle and the condition your body is currently in
Safety, risks and side effects
With any treatment or medication, risk is always involved, and you may suffer from some side effects or even health risks.
While these are by no means a regular occurrence, the most common, and generally very minor side effects include:
- Nausea and vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Constipation
Some of the more rare side effects and health complications that come from the use of Saxenda include:
- Gall bladder disease
- Pancreatitis
As with every weight loss treatment, keep in touch with your Doctor if you ever feel anything wrong so that he or she can monitor you.
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B12 weight loss injections
Vitamin B12 occurs naturally in animal products and food, particularly dairy, eggs, meat and shellfish. It has important jobs that contribute to the healthy running of your body. For instance:
- Ensure your blood cells, nerves, and brain cells are working properly
- Helps with red blood cell production
- Helps your body to deal with the carbohydrates you eat
- Helps to convert proteins and fats into energy
Why is it used for weight loss? B12 injections are used for weight loss because of the connection between having a lack of the mineral or a deficiency and the various symptoms and effects of that.
B12 helps make your metabolism work faster and gives you a greater energy supply. So as well as being able to work through the food you eat, b12 injections could even help you work out and exercise more.
The more substantial weight loss is often achieved through this mechanism, rather than due directly to B12.
Pros
- As well as helping with weight loss, it can be used as a treatment for various conditions
- It can be administered at home by yourself
- You only need to take them once a week or visit the clinic once a week
Cons
- Some people can’t take B12 injections due to an allergy of cobalt or because they have Leher’s disease.
- Not clinically proven to help weight loss
- Risk of infection
Safety, risks and side effects
Although B12 is a vitamin that we get naturally by eating various foods, when it is administered via an injection, just like any treatment, medication or supplement, there is always a chance of side effects or health risks.
Some of the milder side effects you are possibly going to experience include:
- A sensation of swelling in your body
- Mild diarrhoea
- Itching, redness or even pain around the injection site
- Some more severe side effects include:
- Feet and ankles swelling
- Unusual tiredness or weakness
- Irregular heartbeat
- Muscle cramps
If you experience any of the above, you should seek medical attention.
Furthermore, if you experience the following, much rarer, but even bigger health risks, you should get emergency medical help:
- Slurred speech
- Sudden changes in your vision
- Serious light-headedness and dizziness
- Difficulties breathing
- Swelling and itching of tongue, throat or face
Oxygen injections for weight loss
Although it might sound strange, many professionals swear by using oxygen injections or ozone injections to help with weight loss.
Like the other options we’ve looked at, rather than directly removing fat from your body, this kind of treatment helps to improve your body’s systems, particularly your metabolic rate, meaning you burn up the fat quicker.
It also has apparent analgesic, bactericidal and anti-inflammatory properties.
Pros
- It can be used to treat diabetes
- Fights viral diseases
- Disinfects wounds
- Treats other conditions and illnesses
Cons
- It can be poisonous if administered wrongly
- It may require quite a lot of sessions for it to be successful
- Not enough research has been conducted into it
Safety, risks and side effects
In general, oxygen therapy carries many risks and side effects. What you are likely to experience, though, will depend on the type of ozone or oxygen delivery method and your health. Consult your Doctor for a more comprehensive list of possible side effects of the method used.
Hcg injections for weight loss
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, or HCG, is a hormone found in the body, particularly in high levels during pregnancy.
Many suggest it produces dramatic weight loss results when used as part of a diet that involves low-calorie intake and HCG injections.
How does it help with weight loss? The people who champion this treatment suggest it boosts your metabolic rate, making it easier to lose larger amounts of fat, without any serious feelings of hunger.
Pros
- This will result in extreme weight loss
- Due to how it is scheduled, the HCG diet and injections provide an organised and clear plan of action
Cons
- Most evidence points towards the extreme calorie cut to be the reason you lose weight rather than anything to do with HCG
- Expensive
Safety, risks and side effects
When it comes to the safety, risks and side effects of HCG injections, you need to consider a lot of things.
For instance, the starvation mode or calorie deprivation, when experienced over a long period, can result in the following side effects:
- Dizziness and fatigue
- Brain fog
- Headaches
- Binge eating (counterproductive to what you are trying to achieve)
- As the diet involves omitting whole food categories like dairy and grains for many weeks each time, there is a chance you will experience serious nutrient deficiencies.
What is the best weight loss injection?
Based on the evidence above, Saxenda comes out on top for us when comparing one to another. It’s the safest, most effective and produces the best results in our experience.
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