This leads to reduced hunger, lower food intake, and consequently, weight loss
But unlike approved peptides used in medicine, such as insulin and GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Health Canada tells CBC "unauthorized peptide products sold for wellness purposes have not been assessed for safety, quality, or effectiveness." And yet, CBC News found doctors promoting and prescribing a popular unauthorized peptide called Body Protection Compound-157 (BPC-157) that is touted to help accelerate muscle growth and tissue repair
According to Rosa Iglesias, a bilingual Registered Dietitian with over 12 years of experience in weight management and metabolic health, Baking soda does not directly influence body fat metabolism
Besides the acute phase gastrointestinal effects which may lead to up to 10% of people discontinuing the drugs, there are other potential GI side effects of obstruction, excessive loss of muscle mass, and potentially association with some eye disease adverse events
A consultation at a B12 injection walk-in clinic can help determine whether treatment is appropriate and ensure injections such as hydroxocobalamin injection are administered safely