We do not bill insurance companies directly, but after the consultation we can provide a formal medical report and a detailed invoice containing the clinical information usually needed for reimbursement claims
This Gs-biased profile may contribute to sustained receptor signaling with less desensitization, though the clinical implications of signaling bias in GLP-1 therapeutics remain an area of active investigation
According to the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, functional B12 deficiency is most commonly seen in patients with one or more of the following: Age over 50 stomach acid production declines with age, and stomach acid is required to free B12 from food PPI or H2 blocker use reflux medications suppress the acid needed for B12 absorption Metformin use, which interferes with B12 absorption directly Vegan or vegetarian diets B12 is found almost exclusively in animal products Gut conditions including celiac, IBS, SIBO, and Crohns MTHFR mutations that affect how B12 is metabolized once absorbed Heavy alcohol use The symptoms of low B12 are easy to dismiss: fatigue, brain fog, low mood, tingling in the hands or feet, weakness, and shortness of breath on mild exertion
It may help preserve lean mass during calorie restriction, but it wont increase muscle size like full growth hormone or anabolic compounds
If your deficiency is related to your diet, you may be advised to take vitamin B12 tablets or an injection twice a year
Where appropriate, we can arrange testing or review recent blood results before treatment
