Lipo-C (Cyanocobalamin/MIC/L-Carnitine)
Cyanocobalamin (B12) plus methionine, inositol, choline, and L-carnitine for mitochondrial fat transport and energy production.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Jonathan Snipes, MD. Last reviewed May 6, 2026.What It Is
Lipo-C builds on the Lipo-B formula by adding L-carnitine, an amino acid that helps transport fatty acids into mitochondria where they are burned for energy.
How It Works
L-carnitine shuttles fatty acids into your cells' energy factories (mitochondria), while MIC compounds and cyanocobalamin (B12) support overall fat metabolism and energy levels.
Who It's For
Active individuals who want enhanced fat burning during exercise, or anyone looking for the metabolic benefits of Lipo-B with extra energy support.
Who Should Avoid It
Generally well-tolerated. Discuss with provider if you have thyroid conditions.
Protocol & Pricing
OBP Pharmacy Price
From $35/10ml
You pay pharmacy price. No markup.
Starting Dose
Per protocol
Form
Injectable vial (10mL or 30mL. Cyanocobalamin + methionine + inositol + choline + L-carnitine)
Dosing Protocol
1mL intramuscular or subcutaneous injection once weekly.
Beyond Use Date
90 Days from compounding (USP <797>)
Use within this window from the date your vial is compounded. BUD is set per USP <797> sterile compounding standards and printed on every label.
Stacking Guide
Stacks Well With
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$80/6mgCommon questions about Lipo-C (Cyanocobalamin/MIC/L-Carnitine)
- What is Lipo-C and how is it different from Lipo-B?
- Lipo-C extends the Lipo-B (MIC + B-12) formulation by adding L-carnitine, an amino acid derivative that shuttles long-chain fatty acids into the mitochondria for beta-oxidation. The L-carnitine addition theoretically supports the same lipotropic mechanism plus a downstream step in fat oxidation. Patients on a Lipo-C protocol receive the same MIC + B-12 base plus the carnitine layer.
- Does the L-carnitine in Lipo-C add a meaningful fat-loss effect?
- L-carnitine supplementation has mixed clinical trial data on fat-loss endpoints in non-deficient adults. Most evidence shows benefit only in patients with low baseline carnitine or in specific exercise-protocol contexts. The Lipo-C formulation is most often chosen by patients who want the most complete lipotropic adjunct or who are training hard during a GLP-1 protocol; standard Lipo-B is the entry-level option.
- How is Lipo-C dosed?
- Standard protocols deliver one 1 mL subcutaneous injection once per week, the same schedule as Lipo-B. Optimal Balance Pharmacy compounds Lipo-C in a 30 mL multi-dose vial against PeptideRx prescriptions. Your provider sets the schedule based on your goals.
- How do I inject Lipo-C?
- Subcutaneous injection into the abdomen, upper outer thigh, or back of the upper arm using a 31-gauge, 5/16-inch needle on a U-100 insulin syringe (1 mL standard injection volume). Sterile syringes are included with every PeptideRx shipment. Rotate sites between injections.
- How is Lipo-C supplied?
- Compounded by Optimal Balance Pharmacy under a 503A patient-specific prescription. Ships pre-reconstituted and ready to inject in a multi-dose 30 mL vial. Every batch is tested by Eagle Analytical Services; the Certificate of Analysis is published on this product page. Refrigerate after first puncture per the in-use BUD on your label.