Frequently Asked Questions

Osteopathic medicine is a “whole person” approach to medicine—treating the entire person rather than just the symptoms. With a focus on preventive health care, Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DOs) help patients develop attitudes and lifestyles that don’t just fight illness, but help prevent it, too.

The most common way is to figure out your body mass index (BMI). BMI is a quick and simple way to help identify people who are overweight or obese. It allows you to compare your weight to what is considered “normal” for an adult with your same height. Dr. Fortino will determine your BMI on your first medical evaluation.

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Your body breaks carbs into sugars during digestion. Sugar can raise your blood glucose levels, which produce more insulin. This hormone tells your body to store fat instead of burn it. When your body burns good nutrients in place of fat, you feel hungry. This creates a bad cycle that can lead to issues, such as type 2 diabetes. If you eat a low-carb diet, you can reduce your insulin. Doing this can prevent type 2 diabetes, or even reverse the effects if you already have type 2 diabetes. We have been successful in helping many patients with type 2 diabetes.

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Phentermine appetite suppressant medication is available in several forms to suit individual needs and preferences, including:

• Tablet

• Capsule

• Long-acting capsule (extended release)

Before starting phentermine, it’s essential to have a thorough consultation with a qualified phentermine weight loss doctor. This medication is not suitable for everyone, and a licensed medical professional will evaluate your overall health, medical history, and weight loss goals to determine if phentermine is appropriate and safe for you.

Using phentermine under proper medical supervision ensures the best results while minimizing potential risks.

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Most people in the U.S. get enough vitamin B12. However, with age, it can become harder to absorb this vitamin. You can also develop a Vitamin B12 deficiency if you have had weight loss surgery or another operation that removed part of your stomach, or if you drink heavily.

You may also be more likely to develop Vitamin B12 deficiency if you have:

• Atrophic Gastritis, in which your stomach lining has thinned.
• Pernicious Anemia, which makes it hard for your body to absorb Vitamin B12
• Immune System disorders, such as Graves’ Disease or Lupus.
• Conditions that affect your small intestine, such as Chrohn’s Disease, Celiac Disease, bacterial growth, or a parasite.

Keep in mind that your body does not make vitamin B12, you have to get it from animal-based foods like dairy, beef, chicken, fish or from supplements like our Vitamin B12 Booster Shots (link to Vitamin B12 shots). Vitamin B-12 is added to some foods like dry cereals. Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) is also available as an oral supplement like Dr. Fortino’s Boost Lipotropic Oral Drops. (hyper link to boost oral drops) This is especially important for vegetarians, older adults, individuals with pernicious anemia, individuals with gastrointestinal disorders or individuals who have had gastrointestinal surgery.

Some common signs and symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency include

• Fatigue or Feeling Weak
• Depression or Irritability
• Lethargy
• Decreased Cognitive Function, issues with memory or understanding
• Constipation
• Heart Palpitations
• Headache
• Feeling Faint
• Difficulty Maintaining Balance
• Paraesthesia (pins and needles)
• Mouth Ulcers
• Vision Changes
• Sore, Swollen Tongue, may be pale yellow or very red

Vitamin B-12 shots are injections that can be prescribed to treat a vitamin B-12 deficiency. A deficiency in this essential nutrient can lead to a variety of health problems, ranging from fatigue to permanent neurological changes. Anyone who is displaying any of the signs and symptoms of a B-12 deficiency or pernicious anemia should consult their doctor immediately.

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Do Vitamin C shots really work? Many people take vitamin C for general health or to boost their immune system. It’s also taken to treat vitamin C deficiency. Vitamin C injections are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating vitamin C deficiency. They’re also approved for helping to treat serious wounds from trauma or burns. Some people receive vitamin C injections or Vitamin C Booster Shots for general health or to boost immune function and for convenience.

The vitamin C booster injection means they don’t have to remember to take a supplement pill each day. Vitamin C Injection is sometimes used for weight loss. Some research suggests that people who don’t have adequate vitamin c intake aren’t able to burn fat well. Vitamin C booster injections are safe when used for FDA-approved reasons at typical doses. The most common side effects are minor pain and swelling at the injection site.

No Matter How Healthy your Diet,
Everybody Can Benefit from the Extra Immunity Support in a Vitamin C Booster Shot.

L-lysine, or simply lysine, is one of the building blocks of protein and is essential for maintaining a healthy body and keeping systems functioning at an optimal level. Lysine helps the body repair itself, and deficiency can lead to fatigue, hair loss, muscle soreness, and a decreased immune system. Increasing one’s lysine consumption through diet or supplements can help improve the symptoms of severe chronic conditions. Lysine may help treat cold sores, shingles, and acne.

Studies show that Lysine helps build collagen in the skin. Collagen is the structure responsible for your skin’s elasticity and firmness. Collagen is an essential compound responsible for building cartilage, bones, and connective tissue. Lysine helps in the formation of cartilage and collagen, while also preventing the breakdown and excretion of collagen during digestion. Calcium and collagen function in conjunction with each other to prevent bone loss. In a diet low in lysine, the formation of calcium and collagen slows. This is one reason why many people with lysine deficiencies have fragile bones.

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Although Taurine is not a direct stimulant to the nervous system, supplementation with Taurine has been shown to reduce fatigue.
With less fatigue we can perform our daily physical routine better. Taurine is sometimes added to energy drinks.

Our body needs more nutrients especially when we are over worked or performing vigorous physical activity, and vitamin & nutrient supplements can prevent depletion of these nutrients.

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Probiotic literally means ‘for life’. Probiotics are living micro-organisms that, when ingested in sufficient numbers, benefit the health of the whole body. Once in our intestines, these natural and friendly bacteria help balance our gut microflora and support our immune system. Probiotics can support health in different ways, such as helping your immune system function properly, aiding in digestion, keeping harmful microorganisms in check, producing vitamins, aiding in nutrient absorption, delaying the development of allergies in children, and treatment and prevention of vaginal and urinary infections in women just to name a few.

If You’re Looking for a Natural Way to Support Weight Loss and Maintain a Healthy Balanced Gut,
Belly Buster Probiotic Supplement is Safe, Effective, and Convenient. Like most of Dr. Fortino’s medical weight loss products and supplements
Belly Buster Daily Probiotic Supplement works as an independent supplement or in conjunction with our medical weight loss programs.

Yes, lab results will only be provided to you and the ordering physician.