What are Nutrient Injections?

Alora Wellness & Spa offers a number of injectable compounded nutrient injections (GLOW Shots) which can supplement some dietary deficiencies when trying to lose weight or increase healthy living. “MIC” injections are typically given one to four times monthly with patients consuming a healthy diet and regular exercise. “LIPO or MIC” base is Methionine, Inositol, and Choline. “MIC” injectables help alleviate deficiencies found in some limiting diets.

Methionine is an amino acid antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals that damage healthy cells. It can help with digestion, aids in breaking down fat, increases lean mass and energy.

Inositol is a vitamin that is vital for metabolism of fat and cholesterol. It may help with preventing hardening of the arteries and can help reduce anxiety and depression in some patients.

Choline plays a big role in heart health. It can help reduce accumulation of fat in the liver and also aids in hormone production.

These three MIC components can be individualized with the addition of other nutrients:

LIPO (MIC) B is combined with cyanocobalamin, Vitamin B12, for those with poor GI absorption of B12 or long term use of proton pump inhibitor medications like omeprazole. B12 is required for proper digestion, absorption of foods, synthesis of proteins, and metabolism of fats and carbohydrates.

LIPO (MIC) C is combined with Carnitine as well as Vitamins B1 and B5. Carnitine helps the body convert fatty acids into energy. Carnitine deficiencies may cause symptoms of fatigue, muscle pain, weakness, chest pain, low blood pressure or confusion. B1 is thiamine helps the body generate energy from nutrients eaten. Diets deficient in meat, fish, whole grains, and legumes may need supplementation. B5 is pantothenic acid which aids in fatty acid metabolism and helps synthesize in making proteins, carbohydrates and fats.

Vitamin B Complex includes MIC with Vitamins B1, B5 as well as B2, which is riboflavin. Riboflavin aids in growth of cells, energy production, breakdown of fats, and reduces oxidative stress on cells from free radicals. Diets deficient in dairy products and meat/fish may be deficient. Vegans, vegetarian, dairy intolerant and pregnant women are most likely to show some deficiency unless compensated in diet or supplemented.

Vitamin B3 is niacin. Niacin may help reduce cholesterol levels, boost brain function, and ease arthritis pain. It is used to increase healthy HDL cholesterol while lowering unhealthy LDL cholesterol.  It helps in cell DNA repair. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten free diets often need to supplement with B3 because niacin is highest in meat, poultry, fish, nuts, legumes, seeds, dairy products and whole grains.

Vitamin B6 is pyridoxine. Pyridoxine is necessary for carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism and acts to enhance neurotransmitter functions. It may be beneficial to improve mood and is often deficient in older adults. The body cannot produce it so it must be provided in dietary intake or with supplementation. 

Vitamin B12 injection is cyanocobalamin. B12 as mentioned in is primarily for those who have chronic B12 deficiency or pernicious anemia. 

What are the benefits of Nutrient Injections?

Boosts energy!

Increases performance!

Relieves stress!

Improves immune system!

Fights effects of aging!