Lipotropic injections are based on natural nutrients such as Methionine, Inositol and Choline. These naturally occurring compounds help the body to burn fat by enhancing the metabolism, particularly the metabolism of fat. These injections also have a detoxifying effect on the liver.

The overall effect of Lipotropic injections is enhanced weight loss, particularly when they are combined with a healthy diet and exercise program. The most effective way to use lipotropic compounds is by combining the amino acids Methionine, Inositol and Choline. The resulting combination is known as M.I.C. Since B-vitamins are also lipotropic, they are often combined with the MIC cocktail to enhance weight loss and boost energy.

Although they are also known as lipo shots, these injections are not related to lipo-suction: an invasive procedure that invariably fails to work in the long-term.