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Lipo-C Injection (Lipotropic MIC + B12 Injection)

Category: Weight Management. Status: Compounded medication.

One of the most popular telemedicine weight loss injections. Combines methionine, inositol, choline (MIC), and B12 to support liver fat metabolism and energy. Often paired with GLP-1 medications.

How it works

Methionine provides sulfur for detoxification, inositol supports fat transport from liver, choline emulsifies cholesterol and fat, B12 boosts cellular energy metabolism and red blood cell production.

Key facts

  • Molecular weight: Combination compound
  • Half-life: Variable by component
  • Bioavailability: ~100% IM injection
  • Storage: Refrigerate 2-8°C.

Dosing overview

  • Typical dose: 1 mL
  • Frequency: 1-2x per week
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Route: Intramuscular or subcutaneous injection

Protocol notes

  • Standard is ~1 mL of the MIC+B12 blend, injected 1-2x per week.
  • Frequently paired with a GLP-1 (semaglutide/tirzepatide) as an energy/fat-metabolism adjunct.
  • Best used alongside a calorie deficit and activity - it supports, but doesn't replace, the basics.

Reported benefits

  • Enhanced fat metabolism
  • Liver support
  • Increased energy
  • B12 optimization
  • Complements weight loss protocols

Possible side effects

  • Injection site pain
  • Mild nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • Restlessness
  • Insomnia if taken late

Research

  • Lipotropic injections and body composition (2021): MIC/B12 injections combined with caloric deficit showed 18% greater fat loss vs deficit alone over 12 weeks.

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