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Clinics sell B12 shots as an energy boost. Here's what's real.
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It builds red blood cells and keeps nerves healthy. It doesn't burn fat.
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Trials don't show weight loss from B12 when your levels are normal.
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Fixing low B12 can ease fatigue so moving feels easier.
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Metformin users, adults over 50, vegans and people after weight-loss surgery.
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A simple blood test beats paying for shots you may not need.
B12 shots are popular at weight-loss clinics. Here's what vitamin B12 actually does, who runs low, and whether it helps you lose weight.
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