A vitamin-and-amino-acid injection blend (MIC + L-Carnitine + B12 or B5). Two compounding styles: Empower swaps B12 for Dexpanthenol (B5); Olympia and AgelessRx keep B12. Check your supplier’s label.
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Overview
A vitamin-and-amino-acid injection blend (MIC + L-Carnitine + B12 or B5).
Two compounding styles: Empower swaps B12 for Dexpanthenol (B5); Olympia and AgelessRx keep B12.
Phosphatidylcholine is the primary hepatic fat transport molecule.
Reconstitution
Vial Size
BAC Water / Solvent
Concentration
10 mg
Solution, no reconstitution needed
Phosphatidylcholine-based formulation
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Protocol
Phase
Frequency
Amount
Notes
Standard
M/W/F
1 mL
Phosphatidylcholine lipotropic injection.
High
M/W/F
2 mL
Upper range, only if you tolerated lower doses well.
Cycle & Timing
Ongoing or 8–12 weeks during weight loss protocols.
Timing
Daily or 3×/week, anytime; typically AM for energy bump.
Population Considerations
Unisex lipotropic injection, dose by protocol, no cycle effect. Avoid in pregnancy.
Handling & Stacking
Injection site
Abdomen or upper outer thigh.
Storage
Solution: refrigerate.
Use within 28 days.
Compounding pharmacies and the community land on the same ~28 days refrigerated for reconstituted Lipo-C, driven by sterility and slow oxidation rather than peptide potency, so discard at the 28–30 day mark even if solution remains.
Approved weight-loss drugs are far better proven: semaglutide (Wegovy), tirzepatide (Zepbound), orforglipron (Foundayo, oral, 2026), plus phentermine, Qsymia, Contrave and orlistat.
Safety & Patient Education
Contraindications
Component allergies (B12, riboflavin, lecithin, choline, methionine, lidocaine) Hypothyroid medication, separate by 4 hours Severe hepatic impairment (choline metabolism) Pregnancy and lactation, specific compounding required Bleeding disorders or anticoagulants (relative), bruising risk
Warnings
Compounded products, composition varies; request the pharmacy’s COA B12 (cyanocobalamin) contains cobalt, allergy possible Methionine elevates homocysteine in some individuals L-Carnitine: TMAO conversion concern in CV disease (controversial, baseline lipids) Injection-site reactions common with phosphatidylcholine
Drug interactions
Warfarin: L-carnitine and choline blends can potentiate, monitor INR if combining Levothyroxine: separate by 4 hours, choline/B-vitamins affect absorption Anticoagulants / antiplatelets (DOACs, aspirin, clopidogrel): bruising risk with phosphatidylcholine Insulin / antidiabetics: B-complex may shift glucose, recheck log if dosing changes Methotrexate, trimethoprim, phenytoin: deplete folate / B12; coordinate with prescriber Lidocaine blends (LC526): avoid other caines same session, additive cardiac effects Stimulants / phentermine: additive CV load with high-dose lipotropics, monitor BP/HR
Fishy odor from choline/L-carnitine is normal, not allergic Inject slowly to reduce stinging Don’t use with warfarin without physician guidance (potentiation risk) Request exact ingredient list and concentrations from your compounder
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