MIC + B12 lipotropic shot · not a peptide
Lipo-C
Blend Not a peptide
What it is
Lipo-C is a compounded “fat shot,” not a research peptide. The core is MIC — methionine, inositol, choline — plus vitamin B12. Some pharmacies add carnitine, B5, or leucine. Hallandale-style Bio Boost is often methionine 25 mg, inositol 50 mg, choline 50 mg, and cyanocobalamin 1 mg per mL.
Benefits in plain language
What researchers and reference users usually mean when they talk about this compound. These are study themes and common claims — not a promise that it will do this in you.
- What clinics pitch: help the liver move fat, a little energy from B12, support a cut.
- Evidence is strongest for fixing a deficiency (choline, B12), not melting fat by itself.
- It is in this peptide archive because people shopping blends will search the name.
- Formula changes by pharmacy. Read the per-mL line, not the brand sticker.
If a branded, FDA-approved product exists, that label is the only dose that is actually authorized. Research-chemical vials are a different object.
Mechanism of action
Methionine donates methyl groups. Choline helps package liver fat into VLDL. Inositol shows up in insulin-signaling talk. B12 is a cofactor, not a fat-burner.
Possible side effects / caveats
Injection sting, rare B12 sensitivity, and disappointment if diet does not change. Not an uncoupling drug and not a GLP-1.
Protocol ranges
| Source tier | Amount | Frequency / duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Example clinic mL | Met 25 / Inositol 50 / Choline 50 / B12 1 mg per mL | 1–2 mL, 1–3× weekly in many menus | Pharmacy-specific |
| Other builds | May add carnitine, B5, leucine | Still not a peptide |