Weight Management GUIDE
MIC + B12
MIC refers to methionine, inositol, and choline, combined here with vitamin B12. Osita’s menu also calls this a Liver Shot. The name does not mean it detoxifies the liver or reliably causes weight loss.
General patient education. Your clinician’s individual instructions take priority. An online guide cannot determine eligibility or replace an examination.
Before your appointment
- Ask about ingredients, possible adverse effects, and alternatives. B12 supplementation is most useful when a deficiency or another clinical need is present.
- Tell the clinician about previous injection reactions, medicines, allergies and current supplements. Confirm the actual ingredient and why an injection is being recommended.
What to expect
Discuss your nutrition, medical history, and the evidence for the proposed injection. It is not a replacement for a comprehensive weight-management plan or treatment for liver disease.
After your visit
- During an infusion, tell staff immediately about burning, swelling, dizziness, chest discomfort, nausea or breathing changes. Do not tolerate painful infusion symptoms silently.
- Keep the puncture site clean and follow the dressing instructions. Report increasing redness, warmth, swelling or pain. Follow the clinician’s advice on fluids and activity.
Follow-up & what to expect
An injection should have a clear reason and a review plan. Do not judge it by promises of rapid fat loss or “detoxification.” Discuss whether any ongoing injections are justified.
Your questions, answered
What does MIC mean?
Methionine, inositol and choline. Ask for the actual formulation and route used by the clinic; a menu name is not a complete ingredient label.
Is a “liver shot” a treatment for liver disease?
No. The nickname does not establish that it cleanses the liver. Abnormal liver tests or liver symptoms need a medical evaluation.
Will it make me lose weight?
Do not expect reliable weight loss from this injection alone. Ask what evidence supports its use for your particular goal and what alternatives exist.
Could I just take oral B12?
Possibly. The need and route depend on deficiency, absorption and clinical history. Extra B12 is not an established energy boost when levels are adequate.
What should I watch for afterward?
Report worsening redness, pain or swelling at the injection site. Hives, throat swelling or breathing difficulty require urgent medical help.
Planning your visit
What will it cost?
Confirm visit fees and what is included before scheduling. Tests, medication, supplies or additional visits may be separate. Ask about insurance eligibility for medical care; coverage is not guaranteed. A consultation is not advertised as free.
How can I contact the clinic?
Call 510-777-1000 Monday–Friday 9 AM–5 PM or Saturday 9 AM–2 PM Pacific. If we are helping another patient, leave your name and callback number. General inquiries can use the contact form when live; do not include sensitive medical details. Hablamos español.
When to get help
Call 911 for breathing trouble, chest pain, fainting that does not resolve, or swelling of the tongue or throat.
For severe or rapidly worsening symptoms, get medical care promptly. Call 911 for an emergency. The website form is not an urgent-care service.
Still have a question?
Our team can help you plan the next step. Hablamos español.
Information & references
Prepared October 28, 2026. Confirm availability and your individual instructions with the clinic.