--- title: "Lipo-C: Dosing & Vendor Prices | BodyHackGuide" url: https://www.bodyhackguide.co/compound/lipo-c description: "Lipo-C: dosing protocols, mechanism & side effects. Compare 2 current vendor prices." lang: en --- Skip to content Compare notes on r/BodyHackGuide (https://reddit.com/r/bodyhackguide) Compare notes with other researchers. Join r/BodyHackGuide (https://reddit.com/r/bodyhackguide) # Lipo-C Weight Loss (https://www.bodyhackguide.co/wiki#cat-weight-loss)No clinical trials of the blend (marketed compounded injection) Also known as: L-Carnitine MIC ATP, MIC + ATP, Lipotropic Injection, Lipolytic Blend, Lipo Fat Burner Blend, Lipo Fat Burner, MIC injection, Optimum Lipolytic, Optimum Lipolytic Research Blend Lipo-C (also sold as a MIC or "lipotropic" injection) is a compounded blend of methionine, inositol, and choline, usually with vitamin B12 and sometimes L-carnitine, marketed by medspas and weight-loss clinics to support fat metabolism and energy. The individual nutrients have real, defined metabolic roles and some modest human data, but almost all of that evidence is from oral or dietary intake, and the injectable blend itself has no clinical trials demonstrating fat loss. OF Featured vendor $89.99 1 x 20mL multi-dose vial at Optimum Formula · Buy at OF: https://optimumformula.co/product/optimum-lipolytic-research-blend/?ref=ruyhjwqh Half-life: Not applicable to the blend Last reviewed: Oct 21, 2026 ## Overview ### At A Glance Mechanism Lipo-C is a "lipotropic" injection built on the MIC base, methionine, inositol, and choline, usually combined with vitamin B12 and sometimes L-carnitine. The rationale is borrowed from classic nutritional biochemistry: choline and methionine are methyl donors the liver uses to sy… Half-Life Not applicable to the blend; the water-soluble components (choline, inositol, B-vitamins, carnitine) are cleared over hours to a few days, and excess is largely excreted. Dosing 1 to 2 times per week (intramuscular; occasionally subcutaneous) Dose Range 1 mL of a compounded MIC blend intramuscularly, 1 to 2x per week. No standardized dose exists; concentrations vary by compounding pharmacy. Potential Benefits Supplies choline and methionine, methyl donors the liver uses to package and export triglycerides (most relevant when dietary intake is low) [PMID:30681159] Provides inositol, which improved ovarian function and produced modest weight loss versus placebo in a randomized trial in women with PCOS [PMID:15206484] When L-carnitine is included, adds a cofactor for shuttling fatty acids into mitochondria; oral carnitine yields a modest average weight reduction in meta-analyses [PMID:32359762] B12 (when included) supports energy and red-cell metabolism, but relieves fatigue only when a genuine deficiency is present May help correct sub-optimal choline status, which is associated with a higher risk of hepatic steatosis [PMID:37513629] Popular anecdotally as an energy 'kickstart' adjunct to a calorie-controlled diet, though these effects are subjective and unproven Safety Notes Common Injection-site pain or redness, mild nausea, transient diarrhea, headache. ### Mechanism of Action Lipo-C is a "lipotropic" injection built on the MIC base, methionine, inositol (https://www.bodyhackguide.co/compound/inositol), and choline (https://www.bodyhackguide.co/compound/choline), usually combined with vitamin B12 and sometimes L-carnitine (https://www.bodyhackguide.co/compound/l-carnitine). The rationale is borrowed from classic nutritional biochemistry: choline and methionine are methyl donors the liver uses to synthesize phosphatidylcholine and package triglycerides into VLDL for export, so a deficiency in either causes fat to accumulate in the liver [PMID:30681159][PMID:23305254]. Inositol participates in insulin signaling and cellular lipid handling, and carnitine shuttles long-chain fatty acids into mitochondria for beta-oxidation. B12 is a cofactor for regenerating methionine and for red-cell and energy metabolism. The marketing leap is the assumption that injecting these nutrients into an already well-nourished person will accelerate whole-body fat loss. That step is not supported: the lipotropic mechanism prevents or reverses fat accumulation under deficiency, but no trial shows it strips fat from people who are already nutrient-replete. Any real-world weight loss on a Lipo-C protocol comes from the accompanying calorie deficit, not the injection. Research Use Only. ### Overview Lipo-C (also sold as a MIC or "lipotropic" injection) is a compounded blend of methionine, inositol, and choline, usually with vitamin B12 and sometimes L-carnitine, marketed by medspas and weight-loss clinics to support fat metabolism and energy. The individual nutrients have real, defined metabolic roles and some modest human data, but almost all of that evidence is from oral or dietary intake, and the injectable blend itself has no clinical trials demonstrating fat loss. Covered here for research and harm-reduction context only. Research Use Only. ### What to Expect - • There is no clinical trial of the Lipo-C / MIC injection itself, so any effect on body weight is unproven and small at best. - • Most people notice nothing dramatic; reported effects on energy or appetite are subjective and heavily shaped by the accompanying diet and calorie deficit. - • Any meaningful fat loss comes from the calorie deficit and exercise the injection is paired with, not from the injection alone. - • If a B12-containing formula is used and you were genuinely deficient, you may notice improved energy; if you were already replete, expect no energy change. - • Injection-site stinging or redness and mild, short-lived nausea or loose stools are the most common actual experiences. Individual responses vary. Timeline based on commonly reported research observations. ## Chemical Information IUPAC Name Not yet available CAS Number Not yet available Molecular Formula Blend Molecular Mass Not yet available ## Dosing & Protocols ### Unlock the dosing protocols Enter your email to keep reading. It is free, and it opens these tabs on every compound page in this browser. - Dose, route, how often and how long - Beginner, intermediate and advanced protocols - Additional dosage notes You also get the free peptide cheat sheet by email. Unsubscribe anytime. Have an account? Sign in (https://www.bodyhackguide.co/auth) ## Research ### Unlock the research summary - A summary of the key research - Safety and side effects - A link to the PubMed results ## Interactions ### Interaction Matrix ### Contraindications Known allergy to any component (especially B-vitamins or cobalt/cobalamin). Active liver or kidney disease. Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy (cyanocobalamin-containing formulas can accelerate vision loss). Pregnancy or breastfeeding. Involve a clinician if you have trimethylaminuria (fish-odor disorder) or take methotrexate or other folate/methyl-pathway drugs. Research Disclaimer This interaction data is compiled from published research and community reports. It may not be exhaustive. Always consult a healthcare professional before combining compounds. Best Price $54.99 up to $89.99 Best $/mg — Vendors 2 Listings 2 liquid, blend Form Sort | Vendor | Product | Form | Qty | Price | $/mg | Coupon | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 🔬 Optimum Formula (https://www.bodyhackguide.co/vendors/optimum-formula) 100: https://www.bodyhackguide.co/vendor-trust-scorecard 🇺🇸 US | Optimum Lipolytic Research Blend (L-Carnitine + MIC + ATP) 20mL | blend | 1 x 20mL multi-dose vial ● In Stock | $89.99 | — | REDDIT | Buy: https://optimumformula.co/product/optimum-lipolytic-research-blend/?ref=ruyhjwqh | | Image: Disguised Alpha logo (https://disguisedalpha.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/disguised-logo-3x.webp) Disguised Alpha (https://www.bodyhackguide.co/vendors/disguised-alpha) 50: https://www.bodyhackguide.co/vendor-trust-scorecard 🇺🇸 US 🇪🇺 EU 🇬🇧 UK | Lipo-C + B Vitamins | liquid | 1 vial ● In Stock | $54.99 BEST | — | — | Buy: https://disguisedalpha.com/product/lipo-c/?coupon=reddit | ### Sign in to leave a review Reviews on BodyHackGuide are tied to verified user accounts and moderated before publishing. Sign in (free, no spam) to share your experience with Lipo-C. Current low $54.99 current listings 7-day low — not enough history yet 30-day low — not enough history yet 30-day change — not enough history yet Tracking since May 28, 2026 · 2 data points ## Price History 2 data points - OF - Disguised Alpha ### Vendors Selling Lipo-C #### Disguised Alpha 1 listing · from $54.99 https://www.bodyhackguide.co/vendors/disguised-alpha 🔬 #### Optimum Formula 4.9 1 listing · from $89.99 https://www.bodyhackguide.co/vendors/optimum-formula How we score these vendors Every supplier above is graded 0 to 100 on COA verification, payment transparency, shipping, reviews, and active listings. Methodology published, no pay-to-rank. 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Research Disclaimer This information is for educational and research purposes only. Not intended as medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional before use. ## Frequently Asked Questions What is Lipo-C? Lipo-C is a compounded 'lipotropic' injection built on the MIC base: methionine, inositol, and choline, usually with vitamin B12 and sometimes L-carnitine. Medspas and compounding pharmacies market it as a fat-metabolism or energy 'boost.' It is not an FDA-approved drug and is covered here for research context only. Does Lipo-C actually burn fat? There is no clinical trial of the injection showing it burns fat. The lipotropic idea is extrapolated from the fact that choline and methionine prevent fat build-up in the liver under deficiency. In a well-nourished person, any weight loss on a Lipo-C protocol comes from the diet and calorie deficit it is paired with, not the shot. What is actually in it? The core is methionine, inositol, and choline (MIC). 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BodyHackGuide covers it for research and harm-reduction context only, not as medical advice." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can I use it alongside semaglutide or tirzepatide?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "It is often stacked with GLP-1 medications at weight-loss clinics, but there is no interaction or added-benefit data for the combination. Any meaningful fat loss in that stack is driven by the GLP-1 drug and the diet, not the lipotropic blend." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How many vendors sell Lipo-C, and what does it cost per mg?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "2 of the vendors BodyHackGuide tracks list Lipo-C (2 listings). The lowest listed price BodyHackGuide has recorded for Lipo-C is $54.99. 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