Lipotropic (Lipolean) & B12 Injections in San Antonio & Boerne
Lipotropic and vitamin B12 injections are quick, in-office shots that many patients add to their weight loss plan for extra support. At Alamo Primary Care, our clinical team gives Lipolean lipo injections and B12 shots weekly at Westover Hills in San Antonio and on Main Street in Boerne, alongside a personalized plan from your provider.
- In-office in minutes
- Given by clinical staff
- Part of a provider-led plan
- Two Texas clinics
What Are Lipotropic Injections?
Lipotropic injections, often called lipo shots or lipo B12 injections, are blends of nutrients involved in how the body processes and uses fat. Our lipotropic injection, Lipolean, typically contains:
- Methionine: an essential amino acid that supports fat metabolism in the liver
- Inositol: a vitamin-like compound involved in breaking down fats
- Choline: a nutrient that helps transport fat out of the liver
- B vitamins: support energy production and normal metabolism
Together, methionine, inositol, and choline are known as MIC, which is why these shots are also called MIC B12 injections.
What Are B12 Shots?
Vitamin B12 is essential for energy, red blood cell production, and nerve health. A B12 shot delivers it directly into the muscle, bypassing the digestive system, which makes it especially useful for people who don’t absorb B12 well from food or supplements.
Who May Benefit from B12 Shots?
You may be at higher risk of low B12 if you:
- Take metformin for diabetes or prediabetes
- Take acid-reducing medications long term
- Are on a GLP-1 medication like semaglutide or tirzepatide and eating significantly less
- Follow a vegetarian or vegan diet
- Are over 50, when B12 absorption naturally declines
- Have had weight loss surgery or digestive conditions
Your provider can check your B12 level as part of your lab panel.
How Lipo B12 Injections Fit Into Your Weight Loss Plan
Lipotropic and B12 injections work best as support, not a shortcut. Patients most often use them alongside:
- Nutrition and activity changes from their weight management plan
- Semaglutide or tirzepatide, when prescribed
- Monthly follow-ups and InBody scans to track fat and muscle changes
Many patients say weekly injection visits help them stay accountable and motivated. Evidence for lipotropic injections on their own is limited, so we use them as one part of a complete, medically guided plan.
What to Expect at Your Injection Visit
- 01
Provider review
At your first visit, your provider confirms lipotropic or B12 injections are appropriate and checks your labs.
- 02
Quick check-in
A brief update on how you’re feeling and any side effects.
- 03
Injection
Given into the upper arm, thigh, or hip in seconds.
- 04
Back to your day
Most visits take about 10 minutes.
- 05
Weekly rhythm
Lipo B12 injections are usually given once a week, often paired with your progress check.
Possible Side Effects
Lipotropic and B12 injections are generally well tolerated. Possible side effects include:
- Mild soreness, redness, or bruising at the injection site
- Mild stomach upset
- Rarely, allergic reactions
Tell your provider about allergies, medications, and conditions such as kidney disease before starting.
Cost
Call 210-571-1338 and our team will explain your options.
- Lipolean and B12 shots are a cash pay service at Alamo Primary Care
Why Get Lipo B12 Injections at Alamo Primary Care?
- Supervised by your primary care teamNot a walk-in shot bar
- Labs firstTo check B12 levels and make sure injections are right for you
- Connected to your full planWeight management, medication, and InBody tracking under one roof
- Fast visitsAt two convenient clinics
Book your lipo B12 injection visit
Westover Hills, San Antonio: 12047 Potranco Rd Ste 105 · Mon–Thu 7–5, Fri 7–3. Boerne: 1411 S Main St · Mon–Fri 8–5. Serving Alamo Ranch, Helotes, Fair Oaks Ranch, and Kendall County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I get lipotropic injections in San Antonio, TX?
Alamo Primary Care offers Lipolean lipotropic injections at its Westover Hills clinic, 12047 Potranco Rd, San Antonio, TX 78253. Lipo B12 injections are given weekly by clinical staff as part of a provider-led weight loss plan that includes labs, follow-ups, and InBody tracking.
Where can I get B12 shots in Boerne, TX?
Alamo Primary Care provides vitamin B12 shots at 1411 S Main Street, Boerne, TX 78006, open Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. Visits take about 10 minutes, and your provider can check your B12 level with a simple blood test.
What is in a lipotropic injection?
Lipotropic injections typically combine methionine, inositol, and choline (MIC) with B vitamins such as B12. These nutrients are involved in fat metabolism and energy production. Alamo Primary Care’s lipotropic injection, Lipolean, is used as part of a medically supervised weight loss plan.
What is the difference between lipo B12 and regular B12 shots?
A regular B12 shot contains only vitamin B12, which supports energy and nerve health. A lipo B12 shot adds lipotropic nutrients like methionine, inositol, and choline that are involved in fat metabolism. Alamo Primary Care offers both in San Antonio and Boerne.
What are the benefits of B12 shots?
B12 shots can raise low B12 levels quickly, which may improve fatigue, low energy, and symptoms such as tingling or poor concentration linked to deficiency. They are especially helpful for people who absorb B12 poorly, including those taking metformin or over age 50.
How often should you get lipo B12 injections?
Most patients at Alamo Primary Care receive lipotropic and B12 injections once a week during their weight loss program.
Should I take B12 while on semaglutide or tirzepatide?
People taking GLP-1 medications often eat much less, which can lower intake of B12 and other nutrients. Alamo Primary Care checks B12 levels for San Antonio and Boerne patients on semaglutide or tirzepatide and may recommend B12 shots if levels are low.
Do lipotropic and B12 injections hurt?
Most people feel only a quick pinch. The injection takes seconds, and mild soreness at the injection site, if any, usually fades within a day.
Are Lipolean and B12 shots cash pay?
They are offered as a cash pay service at Alamo Primary Care.