It is a well-known fact in the medical world that vitamins are essential for normal body function. There are a variety of vitamins in our food with some vitamins being synthesised in our skin upon exposure to sunlight. The B vitamins in particular are important in a number of metabolic processes that occur within our body. More recently however, there has been interest in vitamin B12 and vitamin B6 in particular, as they are now considered to play an important role in weight loss.

Let’s take a look at this in a bit closer and assess how exactly they can help.

Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 is also called cobolamine as it contains the element cobalt within its structure. It is a water-soluble vitamin that is essential in maintaining the function of a number of different organ systems in the body, particularly the brain and nervous system. In addition to this, it is essential for the synthesis of haemoglobin and patients who are deficient in vitamin B12 can be anaemic.

Vitamin B12 is available in a number of animal foods. Deficiency of vitamin B12 is seen in people who consume a strict vegetarian diet. Patients who are deficient in vitamin B12 tend to suffer from tiredness and lethargy. In such a situation, patients may be administered vitamin B12 injections which can help them recover from this tiredness and regain the normal energy levels.

Vitamin B12 as a weight-loss drug

There has been a fair bit of discussion regarding vitamin B12 being effective as a weight-loss supplement. However, there does not appear to be any strong evidence from scientific studies that confirms this. In fact, a low vitamin B12 levels can cause weight loss by itself and supplementing the patient with vitamin B12 should help patients regain their lost bodyweight. On the other hand however, vitamin B12 is required to break down carbohydrates ingested in the diet into usable sugars. Whether or not this will actually aid weight loss is questionable.

It has to be borne in mind that taking vitamin supplements over and above what the body requires can actually be harmful. While no significant harm has been shown by excessive intake vitamin B12 through food, artificially supplementing it through injections may be harmful. In simple terms this could be explained by the fact that the body will only absorb what is required from the diet and not anything over and above that.

Vitamin B6

Vitamin B6 is also called pyridoxine and like vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin. It occurs in a variety of forms most of which are active within the body. Vitamin B6 is essential for the breakdown and use of protein molecules (amino acids) and also in the synthesis of glucose within the body. It also helps break down fats as well.

Vitamin B6 is also available in a variety of foods such as whole grain, nuts, vegetables and meat. Low consumption of vitamin B6 and consequently low levels in the blood can cause skin disease and inflammation of the tongue and cheeks.

Vitamin B6 as a weight-loss drug

As is the case with vitamin B12, there does not appear to be any strong evidence supporting the role of vitamin B6 in weight loss. However, if one were to look at the functions of vitamin B6, it is evident that it is required to break down food and burn excess fat by stimulating the metabolism of lipids.

The problem of course is that getting excess vitamin B6 can actually be harmful as it can over-stimulate the thyroid gland. By doing so it can actually cause weight loss but this is an unhealthy way to go about doing it.

Conclusion

Vitamin B6 and vitamin B12 are essential for normal body functioning. However their  role in weight loss is not backed by any strong evidence. Diet and exercise remain the best ways to lose weight and should be observed more strictly.

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1. Patient education DVD, that gives your patients an overview of the entire program, and answers the most common questions.
2. Patient Guidebook, that explains the program in detail, including over 50 program tips, as well as over 20 pages on the all important “maintenance” phase of the program. It includes information on: portion size, the Glycemic Index, how to read a nutritional label, tips on how to combat emotional eating and cravings.
3. Quick Tip Sheets giving your patient the most important tips and a take-away shopping list complete with calorie counts.
4. Cookbook with over 50 recipes for all 3 phases of the weight loss program.
5. Food Journal for your patients to record their daily food intake.

This patient tool was designed to answer the most common questions, saving physicians time, allowing them to see more patients, and generate more non-insurance based practice revenues.

What revenues can you expect to see by offering the IAPAM’s Clean Start Weight Loss program?

•  See 10 weight loss patients/month = $176,000+/yr

•  See 20 weight loss patients/month = $352,000+/yr

•  See 30 weight loss patients/month = $529,000+/yr

With more than 60% of Americans overweight or obese, seeing 30 patients a month should not be a problem for most practices! The IAPAM’s new hCG Training video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-YGEQ0t0yw ) outlines the IAPAM’s New Clean Start hCG Weight Loss program.

Register today for the June 14, 2013 training session. To register or for more information, please visit http://iapam.com/physician-weight-loss-training-using-hormones or contact the IAPAM at 1-800-219-5108 ext 708.

The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine is a voluntary global association of physicians and supporters, which sets standards for the aesthetic medical profession worldwide. The goal of the association is to offer education, ethical standards, credentialing, and member benefits to members around the globe. IAPAM membership is open to all licensed medical doctors (MDs), doctors of osteopathic medicine (DOs), dentists (DDSs/DMDs) physicians assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs). The IAPAM offers aesthetic medicine and hCG medical weight management programs, including: botox training, medical aesthetic training, laser training, physician hCG training, and aesthetic practice business training. Additional information about the association can be accessed through the IAPAM’s website ( http://www.iapam.com ) or by contacting:

Jeff Russell, Executive-Director
International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM)
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Why should we wear sunscreen?

The sun’s rays contain harmful ultraviolet light that is usually absorbed by the ozone layer in the atmosphere. However, some UV light does pass through and can be absorbed by the skin. Over time, the skin cells can be stimulated to grow to an extent where it there growth cannot be controlled anymore. This can lead to skin cancer. Moles can also start to become bigger and can become cancerous. This is called a melanoma.

There are two kinds of ultraviolet light that are emitted by the sun. These are UVA and UVB. These two forms can penetrate the skin and affect the immune system within the skin. In addition to this, it can increase the number of wrinkles and can even burn the skin. By wearing sunscreen, the ultraviolet light can be prevented from being absorbed by the skin and this skin damage can be avoided.

What is SPF?

When purchasing sunscreens at the drugstore or at the supermarket, you will have noticed that all sunscreens have the label ‘SPF’ on them, followed by a number. SPF stands for sun protection factor and is a measure of how strong the product is at reflecting UVB rays off the skin (there is no specific standard for UVA). SPF also indicates how long it would take for the UVB rays to penetrate the skin and cause sunburn.

There are different strengths of sunscreens are available with SPF numbers ranging from 15 to 60. In theory, the higher the SPF number, the better the protection. However, this is not exactly true and it is recommended that a sunscreen with an SPF of more than 15 be used to adequately protect the skin.

What does sunscreen contain?

There are different ingredients within sunscreens, all of which protect the skin. Some other common ingredients that should be present in sunscreens include octyl salicylate, sulisobenzone and avobenzone.

Sunscreens are usually available as creams and sprays. Either one is as effective as the other.

Are there any risks of using sunscreen?

Concerns have been raised about certain ingredients within sunscreens. One such concern was the risk of developing skin cancer, but extensive studies have not shown that sunscreens do not cause melanomas. Sunscreen ingredients such as Oxybenzone are oestrogen-based compounds that can get absorbed by the skin and alter hormone levels. However, studies have yet again shown that this does not occur and these products are quickly excreted by the body.

There is no doubt that the benefits of sunscreen outweigh the risks significantly.

Conclusion

Skin care in the summer months is essential. Sunscreens can optimally protect skin from harmful ultraviolet rays and reduce the risk of developing skin cancer. Always make sure to use it during the summer months.

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“I appreciated how comprehensively you touched on each aspect of aesthetics.” ~ C. Stokke RN (May ’13)

“[The] hands on training [was] wonderful as well as [the] ability to receive treatment.  [The Symposium was a] great way to get experience especially if you have never received [training] before. [It was] great to have the DVDs and written materials.” ~ V. Wright RN (May ’13)

“[I would recommend [the Symposium]!” ~ M. Hernandez NP (May ’13)

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“[The] Business and 10 Steps [topics] were of the most interest to me.  [The Symposium] was better than expected!” ~ M. Steyn MD (May ’13)

“Fun! Great people.  Great speakers. Excellent!  I might return particularly for the Advanced Training. It was ALL interesting and my expectations were more than met.” ~ L. Sing MD (May ’13)

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“Thank you! Very satisfied [with the IAPAM's hCG Training].” D. Rodriguez MD (May ’13)

“[Learning about the] Integration of hCG into a practice:  the steps and tools was great.” ~ C. Idleman RD (May ’13)

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