LIPO-C

aka Lipotropic blend

moderate evidenceInvestigationalNON-PEPTIDE

LIPO-C in brief

LIPO-C is a blend of methionine, inositol, choline, and B12. NOT a peptide. Amino Axiom rates its evidence base moderate, drawing on 5 PubMed results (1 human study) and 20 registered trials listed below. It is filed under Metabolic & Mitochondrial in the Amino Axiom compound index. This summary reflects published research and is not medical advice.

Research data

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Overview

LIPO-C is a lipotropic injection blend typically containing methionine, inositol, choline, and vitamin B12. NOT a peptide. Marketed for weight loss though evidence is limited. The components are thought to support liver function and fat metabolism.

PubMed results: 5 · Human studies: 1 · Animal studies: 4

Dosing Ranges

Ranges reflect protocols studied in published research and animal-model extrapolation. Presented for research purposes only, not a recommendation or instruction for human use.

  • Intramuscular — standard range Various formulations, 1-3 times per week
Half-Life

Not established for the blend (multi-component) (low confidence)

LIPO-C is a variable methionine/inositol/choline ± B12 (and related) injection blend, not a single molecule. Component kinetics differ widely (e.g. vitamin B12 plasma half-life often cited ~several days with long hepatic stores; amino acids and choline turn over much faster). No unified PK half-life for commercial Lipo-C formulations.

Observed Benefits
  • Lipotropic micronutrient blend research (Limited): LIPO-C formulations typically combine methionine, inositol, choline, and vitamin B12—compounds studied individually for roles in hepatic fat handling and one-carbon metabolism rather than as a standardized drug product.
  • Choline and methionine pathway support (component-level) (Moderate clinical): Choline and methionine have established roles in phosphatidylcholine synthesis and very-low-density lipoprotein assembly; blend-level clinical trials for body composition remain limited and heterogeneous.
  • B12 status in research populations (Strong clinical): Vitamin B12 is well characterized for correcting deficiency-related hematologic and neurologic findings; its presence in LIPO-C blends reflects that micronutrient role rather than proven fat-loss efficacy of the combination.
Side Effects
  • Injection-site reactions — Mild, Common. Local pain, redness, or bruising at injection sites is commonly described for multi-vitamin lipotropic injectables in clinical and wellness settings.
  • Gastrointestinal upset — Mild, Uncommon. Nausea or loose stools have been reported with high-dose B vitamins and lipotropic components in some research and practice contexts.
Contraindications
  • Known hypersensitivity to B vitamins or formulation components (Clinical): Multi-ingredient injectables can provoke allergic or intolerant reactions to any single component (e.g., cyanocobalamin, methionine).
  • Leber hereditary optic neuropathy (B12 forms caution) (Clinical): Certain B12 forms are historically cautioned in Leber disease research and labeling contexts when high-dose cyanocobalamin is used.
Storage

Lyophilized (powder): Refrigerated (2-8°C), Per manufacturer (typically months under refrigeration for multi-vitamin injectables). Light sensitive: yes, store dark

Reconstituted (solution): Refrigerated (2-8°C), Per multi-dose vial labeling; protect from light. Solvent: As supplied (often ready-to-use sterile aqueous solution)

Clinical Trials
  • NCT05091866 — Natural Progesterone for the Treatment of Recurrent Glioblastoma (EARLY_PHASE1), status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING. Indications: Gliosarcoma, Recurrent Glioblastoma
  • NCT03511820 — A Post Marketing Surveillance Study of Lipo-AB® (Amphotericin B) in Neutropenic Patients With Persistent Fever, status: COMPLETED. Indications: Neutropenia, Febrile
  • NCT03887169 — Administration of Methionine in Patients With Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis by Mutation of the MARS Gene. (PHASE1 / PHASE2), status: COMPLETED. Indications: Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis, Mutation Ala393Thr of the MARS Gene, mutationSer567Leu of the MARS Gene
  • NCT06239272 — NRSTS2021, A Risk Adapted Study Evaluating Maintenance Pazopanib, Limited Margin, Dose-Escalated Radiation Therapy and Selinexor in Non-Rhabdomyosarcoma Soft Tissue Sarcoma (NRSTS) (PHASE1 / PHASE2), status: RECRUITING. Indications: Adipocytic Neoplasm, Liposarcoma, Atypical Fibroxanthoma, Angiomatoid Fibrous Histiocytoma, Myoepithelioma, Fibrosarcoma NOS, Myxofibrosarcoma, Angiosarcoma, Osteosarcoma, Extraskeletal
  • NCT04270643 — Trial of High-Dose Vitamin D in the Treatment of Complicated Severe Acute Malnutrition (PHASE2), status: COMPLETED. Indications: Severe Acute Malnutrition
  • NCT07379216 — Efficacy Evaluation Study of Vitamin C and Glutathione Liquid Sachet (NA), status: RECRUITING. Indications: Skin Condition, Anti-Oxidative Stress
  • NCT06958107 — LCI-SAR-BSTS-CTDNA-001: Circulating Tumor DNA Liquid Biopsy in Sarcoma Patients, status: RECRUITING. Indications: Sarcoma
  • NCT00526058 — (H.E.L.P.)Apheresis Therapy to Compare the Reduction of LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein) Cholesterol (NA), status: COMPLETED. Indications: Hypercholesterolemia
  • NCT05774652 — LiPO Teen (the Lifestyle in Pregnancy and Offspring Teenagers (NA), status: RECRUITING. Indications: Obesity, Life Style, Healthy, Follow-up, Gestational Weight Gain, Body Weight
  • NCT05517434 — Autologous BMA vs Saline and LAM + LP-PRP vs Saline Evaluations in Knee OA (PHASE2 / PHASE3), status: RECRUITING. Indications: Osteoarthritis, Knee
  • NCT03528031 — Habitual Diet and Avocado Trial (NA), status: COMPLETED. Indications: Intra-abdominal Fat, Metabolic Syndrome, High Cholesterol, Triglycerides High, Diet Habit, High Blood Sugar, Liver Fat, Dietary Modification, HDL Cholesterol, Low Serum, Cardiovascular Diseases, High Density Lipoprotein Deficiency, Low-density-lipoprotein-type, Cardiovascular Risk Factor, Diabetes
  • NCT01174485 — Effects of Liposuction and Exercise Training on Metabolism, Lipid Profile and Adiposity in Women (EARLY_PHASE1), status: COMPLETED. Indications: Healthy Subjects
  • NCT01918319 — Lifestyle in Pregnancy and Offspring (NA), status: COMPLETED. Indications: Childhood Obesity, Adiposity, Body Composition, Metabolic Risk Factors
  • NCT00299884 — Atorvastatin Versus Ezetimibe and Fenofibrate as a Lipid-lowering Strategy, status: COMPLETED. Indications: Dyslipidemia, Vascular Disease
  • NCT06820164 — Lipomas Treated with Subcutaneous Injections of Cooled Sodium Chloride (PHASE1 / PHASE2), status: RECRUITING. Indications: Lipoma
  • NCT04455581 — A Study to Determine the Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of SHR-1209 in Patients With Familial Hypercholesterolemia (PHASE2), status: UNKNOWN. Indications: Familial Hypercholesterolemia
  • NCT06427278 — Implication of Long Non-coding RNA CCDC144NL-AS1/Micro RNA-143-3p Axis Expression Level as Novel Signature in Colorectal Cancer, status: COMPLETED. Indications: Colorectal Cancer
  • NCT07237425 — Intralesional Ronkyla Plus Injection for the Treatment of Superficial Lipoma (PHASE1), status: RECRUITING. Indications: Lipoma, Submental Fullness
  • NCT04919850 — Effect of 60-days Saccharomyces Boulardii and Superoxide Dismutase Supplementation in Obese Adults (NA), status: COMPLETED. Indications: Obesity, Superoxide Dismutase
  • NCT05113836 — LIPId Profile Changes in Inflammatory Conditions Induced by SARS-CORoronavirus-2, status: UNKNOWN. Indications: SARS-CoV2 Infection