MICC and Lipo-Mino are both lipotropic injections: nutrient shots built around methionine, inositol, and choline, ingredients involved in how the liver processes and moves fat. Both are prescribed as companions inside a medically guided weight plan, often next to a GLP-1. Neither is a weight loss drug. They differ in formula, schedule, storage, how the vials ship, and price. This is the side-by-side, using the facts on CLYR's two product pages.
The short answer
MICC + B12 is methionine, inositol, and choline plus vitamin B12: four actives, stored at room temperature, from $110 a vial. Lipo-Mino + L-Carnitine keeps the methionine, inositol, and choline base, swaps B12 for a B-complex (B1, B2, B6), and adds L-carnitine: seven actives, shipped cold and refrigerated, taken twice weekly, from $139 a vial. A licensed provider decides which one, if either, fits you.
Side by side
- Actives per mL. MICC: methionine 25mg, inositol 50mg, choline 50mg, cyanocobalamin (B12) 0.33mg. Lipo-Mino: methionine 12.4mg, inositol 25mg, choline 25mg, L-carnitine 125mg, B1 50mg, B2 5mg, B6 2mg.
- B12. MICC includes B12. Lipo-Mino has no B12; it uses B1, B2, and B6 instead.
- Vial. Both are 10mL. MICC lasts about a month at the usual schedule; Lipo-Mino is a 30-day supply.
- How it is taken. MICC: 1mL into a muscle or under the skin, on the schedule your provider writes (once or twice a week is typical). Lipo-Mino: 1mL under the skin in the arm or stomach, twice weekly, confirmed by your provider.
- Storage. MICC stores at room temperature, away from light. Lipo-Mino is refrigerated on arrival.
- Shipping. MICC: free expedited shipping, and multi-vial plans ship one vial each month. Lipo-Mino: free 2-day cold-chain shipping, and multi-vial plans arrive together in one insulated package with a 180-day beyond-use date.
- Where it is made. Both: made in a U.S. 503B outsourcing facility and dispensed by a state-licensed pharmacy.
- Renewal. Both are billed once. Nothing auto-renews.
What is actually different
B12 vs a B-complex
MICC's fourth ingredient is cyanocobalamin, a stable form of vitamin B12 the body uses for red blood cells, nerves, and energy metabolism. Lipo-Mino leaves B12 out and includes thiamine (B1), riboflavin (B2), and pyridoxine (B6), B vitamins involved in turning carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into energy. If B12 specifically matters to you, that is a question for your provider.
L-carnitine
L-carnitine helps carry long-chain fatty acids into mitochondria, where they can be used for energy. That is the mechanism. Studies of oral carnitine supplements have reported small and inconsistent effects, and they do not establish Lipo-Mino, an injection, as a weight loss treatment.
Per-mL strength
Lipo-Mino carries less methionine, inositol, and choline per mL than MICC (12.4, 25, and 25mg vs 25, 50, and 50mg). It adds L-carnitine and the B-complex on top. So Lipo-Mino is broader, not stronger. Which formula fits is a provider decision, not a numbers contest.
Price per vial
As listed on each product page, all billed once, with the provider consultation, syringes, and shipping included:
- 1 vial: MICC $110. Lipo-Mino $139.
- 3 vials: MICC $315 ($105 a vial). Lipo-Mino $299 ($100 a vial).
- 6 vials: MICC $600 ($100 a vial). Lipo-Mino $499 ($83 a vial).
MICC costs less for a single vial. On the three and six vial plans, Lipo-Mino costs less per vial. The other practical difference is delivery: MICC multi-vial plans ship a vial each month, while Lipo-Mino ships the whole supply at once in one cold package.
Using either with a GLP-1
Both product pages say the same thing: these injections are most often prescribed alongside compounded tirzepatide or semaglutide, not instead of them. CLYR's compounded GLP-1s are already compounded with B12. Your provider sets the timing; most patients keep the lipotropic injection on a different day from their GLP-1. Do not add or combine injections on your own.
Who should skip both
Neither injection is for anyone with severe liver or kidney disease, anyone pregnant or breastfeeding, or anyone with a known allergy to an ingredient. For MICC, that includes cobalt or B12. The most common side effects on both pages are injection-site irritation, redness, or discomfort, and occasionally fatigue, flushing, or mild nausea. Your provider screens for all of this at consultation.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lipo-Mino stronger than MICC?
Not per mL. Lipo-Mino has less methionine, inositol, and choline per mL than MICC but adds L-carnitine and B1, B2, and B6. It is broader, not stronger.
Which one has B12?
MICC includes cyanocobalamin (B12). Lipo-Mino swaps B12 for a B-complex of B1, B2, and B6.
Which is cheaper?
One vial: MICC $110, Lipo-Mino $139. Three vials: MICC $315, Lipo-Mino $299. Six vials: MICC $600, Lipo-Mino $499. All billed once, with consultation and shipping included.
Does either need refrigeration?
Lipo-Mino ships cold and goes in the fridge. MICC ships and stores at room temperature.
Can I use either with my GLP-1?
Both are commonly prescribed alongside compounded tirzepatide or semaglutide. Your provider sets the timing.
Can I take both?
That is a provider decision. Do not combine them on your own.
Are these weight loss drugs?
No. Both are nutrient injections prescribed as companions inside a medically guided weight plan. Neither has an FDA-approved weight loss indication.
The bottom line
MICC is the leaner four-ingredient formula with B12 and simple room-temperature storage. Lipo-Mino is the broader seven-ingredient formula with L-carnitine and a B-complex, shipped cold in one delivery. Neither is a weight loss drug, and the right choice depends on your plan and your provider.
Start the one you are leaning toward, and your provider confirms the fit at consultation: start MICC + B12 (three vials, $315) or start Lipo-Mino + L-Carnitine (three vials, $299). For more on each, read MICC B12 injection, explained and Lipo-Mino injections and weight management.
Medical disclaimer
This article is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. MICC + B12 and Lipo-Mino + L-Carnitine are compounded prescription medications dispensed only after a licensed provider independently reviews your intake and determines treatment is appropriate. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved and have not been reviewed by the FDA for safety or effectiveness. Neither is a weight loss drug. Not everyone qualifies, and individual results vary. Available in most states. Call 911 in an emergency.