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Lipo-B Injections with B12 in San Francisco
Lipo-B combines lipotropic nutrients with vitamin B12 to support energy and how your body processes fat. Learn what is in it, how it fits with a weight loss plan and whether it may fit your goals, starting with a free telehealth consult.
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First step
Free consult by telehealth
Prescribed by
Board-certified M.D.
How it's used
Small injection at home
Delivered
Shipped to your home
The basics
What is Lipo-B?
Lipo-B is an injection that combines lipotropic nutrients with vitamin B12. Lipotropic nutrients help the body process and move fat.
Most formulas include methionine, an essential amino acid; inositol, a compound involved in how cells respond to insulin; and choline, which helps the liver move fat. Vitamin B12 is needed to turn food into energy and make red blood cells.
Formulas vary by pharmacy, so Dr. Broussard will go over the exact ingredients in yours.
How Lipo-B works
- Vitamin B12. Helps your body turn food into energy.
- Methionine and choline. Help the liver process fat and move it out of the liver.
- Inositol. Supports how your cells respond to insulin.
Lipo-B is one of several options in our peptide therapy program.
Common reasons
Why people ask about Lipo-B
Here are the goals patients most often bring up. Individual results vary.
Weight loss support
For people working on weight alongside diet and exercise.
GLP-1 add-on
For people on a GLP-1 who want nutrient support.
Metabolism
For people interested in how their body uses fat.
Low B12
For people whose B12 absorption may be lower with age or medications.
Active lifestyle
For people who train and want steady energy.
What researchers have looked at
Each ingredient in Lipo-B plays a well-known role in the body. Vitamin B12 is essential for energy production and red blood cells. Choline and methionine help the liver process and export fat, and inositol has been studied for its role in insulin sensitivity and metabolism.
Your options
Lipo-B vs. GLP-1 vs. MOTS-c
People working on weight and metabolism often ask about these three. Here is how they compare.
Nutrient support
Lipo-B with B12
What it is
Lipotropic nutrients plus vitamin B12
Main interest
Energy and fat metabolism support
How it's used
Small injection at home, weekly
Oversight
Prescribed and guided by a physician
Prescription medication
GLP-1 weight loss
What it is
Medications such as semaglutide and tirzepatide
Main interest
Appetite and weight loss
How it's used
Weekly injection at home
Learn more
Metabolism peptide
MOTS-c
What it is
A peptide your mitochondria make
Main interest
Metabolism, blood sugar and exercise
How it's used
Small injection at home
Learn more
What to expect
How Lipo-B therapy works at TruSpine
- 01
Book your free consult
Choose a time online. Your telehealth consult has no cost and no obligation.
- 02
Meet with Dr. Supreet Shah
By telehealth, you go over your energy and weight goals and whether Lipo-B may fit. Then you complete a short intake with your health history and medications.
- 03
Physician review
Dr. Crystal Broussard, M.D. reviews your intake, orders labs only if needed, and decides whether Lipo-B is appropriate for you.
- 04
Delivered to your door
If prescribed, Lipo-B ships to your home from a pharmacy. Dr. Broussard provides instructions for your dose and schedule.
Prefer to meet in person?
Visit us in North Waterfront (50 Francisco St) or Telegraph Hill (150 Lombard St). Call (415) 421-1115 to book your consult at either San Francisco clinic.
Your care team
You meet with Dr. Shah. A board-certified M.D. prescribes.
Your free telehealth consult is with Dr. Supreet Shah. Because Lipo-B requires a prescription, a physician makes the medical decision.
Step 1: your free consult
Dr. Supreet Shah
DC, MS, CCSP · TruSpine clinic director
You meet with Dr. Shah by video to talk through your goals and whether Lipo-B may fit. He then sends you a short health intake.
Step 2: physician review
Dr. Crystal Broussard
M.D. · Board certified in internal medicine
Dr. Broussard reviews your intake, decides whether Lipo-B is appropriate, and handles any prescription, dose and follow-up. She does not take bookings directly. She is licensed in all 50 states.
About Dr. Broussard →Safety
Is Lipo-B right for you?
Tell your physician if you
- Are pregnant, breastfeeding or trying to conceive
- Have kidney or liver disease
- Have Leber's disease or another eye condition
- Are allergic to cobalt or vitamin B12
- Take prescription medications
Possible side effects
The most commonly reported are soreness or redness where it is injected and mild nausea.
Call 911 for trouble breathing, swelling of the face or throat, chest pain or a severe reaction.
About compounded Lipo-B
Lipo-B is compounded for individual patients by prescription. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. Your physician will explain what that means before you decide.
Be careful buying peptides online. “Research peptides” give you no way to verify what you are getting.
FAQs
Lipo-B questions, answered
What is Lipo-B?
Lipo-B is an injection that combines lipotropic nutrients, usually methionine, inositol and choline, with vitamin B12. Lipotropic means the nutrients help the body process fat.
What is Lipo-B used for?
People most often ask about it for energy and for metabolism support alongside a weight loss plan.
How do I get started at TruSpine?
Book a free telehealth consult with Dr. Supreet Shah. After your consult you complete a short intake, and Dr. Crystal Broussard, M.D. reviews it and decides whether Lipo-B is appropriate for you.
What is in a Lipo-B injection?
Most formulas include methionine, inositol and choline (often called MIC) plus vitamin B12. Some pharmacies add other B vitamins or L-carnitine. Dr. Broussard will go over the exact ingredients in yours.
How does Lipo-B work?
Each ingredient has a known role. Vitamin B12 helps turn food into energy. Choline and methionine help the liver process and move fat, and inositol supports how cells respond to insulin.
Is Lipo-B a weight loss medication?
No. Lipo-B is nutrient support, not a weight loss drug. People use it alongside healthy eating, exercise and, for some, a prescription plan such as our medical weight loss program.
Can I use Lipo-B with a GLP-1 medication?
Many patients ask about adding Lipo-B to GLP-1 weight loss. Dr. Broussard will review your medications and decide whether it makes sense for you.
How is Lipo-B taken?
Lipo-B is a small injection that you do at home, usually once or twice a week. Dr. Broussard sets your dose and schedule.
Why an injection instead of a B12 pill?
An injection delivers B12 directly instead of relying on absorption through your stomach and gut, which can be lower with age and with some medications.
Is Lipo-B FDA-approved?
No. Lipo-B is not an FDA-approved medication. When prescribed, it is prepared by a compounding pharmacy for an individual patient. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. Dr. Broussard will explain what that means before you decide.
How long does it take to notice a difference?
It varies from person to person. Dr. Broussard will set a time frame for checking in on your goals.
What are the side effects?
The most commonly reported are soreness or redness where it is injected and mild nausea. Tell your provider about anything unusual.
How much does Lipo-B cost?
It depends on your formula and how long you use it. We will go over the exact cost during your free consult, before you decide anything. Insurance usually does not cover it.
Who should not use Lipo-B?
It is not appropriate during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless your physician approves it. Tell your physician if you have kidney or liver disease, Leber's disease or another eye condition, an allergy to cobalt or vitamin B12, or take prescription medications.
Is Lipo-B a peptide?
No. It is a nutrient injection. We offer it as part of our peptide therapy program because it is often used alongside peptides and weight loss care.
This page is for general information and is not medical advice. Prescriptions are issued only when a physician determines they are appropriate. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. Individual results vary.
Curious whether Lipo-B is right for you?
Book a free telehealth consult. There is no cost and no obligation, and you can do it from home.