Description
Composition & Identity
Lipo-C Elite is a formulated solution, not a single molecule. Its active ingredients per milliliter are:
- Methionine (25 mg)
- Inositol (50 mg)
- Choline chloride (50 mg)
- L-carnitine (20 mg)
- L-arginine (20 mg)
- Dexpanthenol (25 mg)
- Pyridoxine HCl/vitamin B6 (25 mg),
- and methylcobalamin/vitamin B12 (1 mg), preserved with benzyl alcohol.
- Those eight actives sum to 216 mg/mL. It contains no peptide component.
Research Background
The blend’s ingredients are studied individually in lipid-metabolism and cellular-energy research.
- Lipotropic compounds. Methionine, inositol, and choline are studied in methyl-donor and lipid-metabolism pathways.
- Carnitine role. L-carnitine, a blend component, transports fatty acids into the mitochondria for beta-oxidation [PMID: 31906370].
- Fatty-acid oxidation. Carnitine’s role in beta-oxidation is well characterised [PMID: 29551309].
- Cofactor vitamins. The B-vitamins in the blend act as metabolic cofactors in energy pathways.
These are research contexts, not approved uses, and the blend is intended for laboratory study.
Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
| Product type | Lipotropic blend (solution), not a peptide |
| Also Known As | Lipotropic blend (MIC-type) |
| Concentration | 216 mg/mL total actives |
| Volume | 10 mL |
| Actives (per mL) | Methionine 25, Inositol 50, Choline Cl 50, L-Carnitine 20, L-Arginine 20, Dexpanthenol 25, B6 25, B12 1 (mg) |
| Preservative | Benzyl alcohol |
| Appearance | Clear solution |
| Storage | Refrigerate at 2-8°C, protected from light |
| Solubility | Supplied as a solution; no reconstitution |
| Classification | Research use only |
Storage & Handling
Store the vial refrigerated at 2-8°C and protected from light. As a preserved solution, it does not require freezing, and the benzyl-alcohol preservative helps maintain it once opened. Keep the vial sealed between uses and inspect the solution for clarity before use in your study.
Quality Assurance
Lipo-C Elite is prepared to research-grade standards and assessed for identity and content of its ingredients. Because it is a multi-component solution rather than a peptide, it is evaluated by methods appropriate to a formulated blend rather than peptide-specific assays. A certificate of analysis accompanies each batch where available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lipo-C Elite a peptide?
No. It is a lipotropic blend of vitamins and amino compounds in solution, not a peptide. It is supplied for research use only.
What is in Lipo-C Elite?
Per milliliter: methionine, inositol, choline chloride, L-carnitine, L-arginine, dexpanthenol, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12, preserved with benzyl alcohol. The actives total 216 mg/mL.
What does “lipotropic” mean?
These compounds are studied in lipid-metabolism research. Methionine, inositol, and choline are the classic examples, and they anchor this blend.
Is Lipo-C Elite a powder or a solution?
It is supplied as a 10 mL liquid reference blend.
Is Lipo-C Elite FDA approved?
No. It is a research-use-only preparation, not for human or veterinary use, diagnosis, or treatment.
How should Lipo-C Elite be stored?
Refrigerate at 2-8°C, protected from light. Unlike lyophilized peptides, it does not need freezing because it is a preserved solution.
Does Lipo-C Elite get peptide-style testing?
No, as a formulated blend, it is assessed by methods suited to its ingredients rather than peptide assays.
Why does it contain benzyl alcohol?
Benzyl alcohol is a preservative that keeps the solution stable, especially after the vial is opened.
References
- Carnitine in Human Muscle Bioenergetics. 2019. PMID: 31906370.
