Lipo-C (MIC + B12)
Lipo-C is a compounded injection combining methionine, inositol, choline, L-carnitine and B12. The pharmacy dispenses it as a 30mL bottle. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved, and a licensed provider reviews your history before prescribing.
Pharmacy shipping: $20 added once per medication order.
About this treatment
Understand the nutrients in Lipo-C.
Lipo-C combines methionine, inositol, choline, L-carnitine and vitamin B12 in one injection. These ingredients have roles in normal cell function and metabolism; a useful discussion starts with the nutritional need you are trying to address.
Recognize where B12 replacement can help
Vitamin B12 supports blood-cell production and nervous-system function. Replacing a documented deficiency can address the problems that deficiency causes, including anemia. Cyanocobalamin injection has an established role when B12 absorption is impaired, so your history and blood tests help identify a clear reason for replacement.
Why choline belongs in a nutrition discussion
Choline helps form cell membranes and is involved in handling fat in the liver. Controlled dietary research showed that too little choline could cause early liver dysfunction in healthy men. This explains the importance of adequate choline intake and why a nutrition assessment matters.
What L-carnitine contributes
L-carnitine carries long-chain fatty acids into mitochondria, the parts of cells that use fuel to produce energy. Lipo-C includes it alongside the MIC nutrients and B12. Carnitine replacement has specific medical uses for deficiency, which your provider can distinguish from a general wellness goal.
Know the full injection before using it
Review the ingredient list, prescribed route, storage instructions and injection technique with the pharmacist. Mention any previous reaction to injectable B12 or cobalt. Trouble breathing, facial swelling or a widespread allergic reaction after an injection needs emergency care.
Research and product information
IAM's compounded intramuscular blend is not FDA-approved. Research on individual nutrients, dietary deficiency or approved intravenous levocarnitine does not establish weight loss, increased energy or liver treatment from this combination.
- Cyanocobalamin injection: vitamin B12 replacement and safety
- Choline: controlled human dietary deficiency study
- Carnitor: levocarnitine injection prescribing information
- FDA: understanding the risks of compounded drugs
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Your path to Lipo-C (MIC + B12)
Complete the assessment
Share your weight-loss plan, energy levels, and health history.
Provider review
A licensed provider decides whether Lipo-C fits your program and sets the schedule.
Care coordination
Your care team coordinates the prescription and dosing supplies after provider approval.
About this treatment
What it is
A compounded intramuscular injection of the lipotropic nutrients methionine, inositol and choline, with L-carnitine and cyanocobalamin (B12). MIC + B12, the same formula without L-carnitine, has its own page.
Who it's for
Patients whose provider decides it fits alongside the rest of their plan. Ask your provider whether it belongs in yours.
Forms we dispense
Injectable (Methionine/
A licensed provider reviews your history and requests labs when clinically appropriate before prescribing.
Prescriptions are coordinated with our licensed US pharmacy partner, with dosing supplies included when needed.
We do not sell pharmaceuticals online. Every prescription comes after a full provider review.
