Medicaid may cover certain weight loss medications, but coverage varies by state because each state runs its own Medicaid program and decides which prescription drugs are included
These injections are often used to treat deficiencies in essential B vitamins, such as B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenic acid), B6 (pyridoxine), B7 (biotin), B9 (folic acid), and B12 (cobalamin), which play vital roles in numerous bodily functions
Vegans and vegetarians: Since B12 is primarily found in animal products, supplementation is often necessary
LDL receptor-related protein-1: a regulator of inflammation in atherosclerosis, cancer, and injury to the nervous system
The diet involves either injecting or ingesting the pregnancy hormone human chorionic gonadotropin, or hCG, in combination with an ultra low-calorie diet