Mixing 1,200 mg L-Carnitine
Adding 2 mL of bacteriostatic water to a 1,200 mg vial of L-Carnitine gives 600 mg/mL: each 10 units on a U-100 insulin syringe holds 60,000 mcg. With 1 mL it's 1,200 mg/mL (120,000 mcg per 10 units); with 3 mL, 400 mg/mL (40,000 mcg per 10 units). More water makes small amounts easier to measure.
Bacteriostatic water chart for a 1,200 mg vial
Strength for each amount of water, and how much L-Carnitine 10 units and 1 unit hold on a U-100 insulin syringe (100 units = 1 mL).
| Water added | Strength | Per 10 units (0.1 mL) | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL | 2,400 mg/mL | 240,000 mcg | 24,000 mcg |
| 1 mL | 1,200 mg/mL | 120,000 mcg | 12,000 mcg |
| 1.5 mL | 800 mg/mL | 80,000 mcg | 8,000 mcg |
| 2 mL | 600 mg/mL | 60,000 mcg | 6,000 mcg |
| 2.5 mL | 480 mg/mL | 48,000 mcg | 4,800 mcg |
| 3 mL | 400 mg/mL | 40,000 mcg | 4,000 mcg |
| 4 mL | 300 mg/mL | 30,000 mcg | 3,000 mcg |
| 5 mL | 240 mg/mL | 24,000 mcg | 2,400 mcg |
Units to draw for an amount (with 2 mL of water)
Arithmetic only, not a recommended amount. For what published studies actually gave, see L-Carnitine research. Use the calculator for other amounts or water volumes.
| Amount | Units | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| 10,000 mcg (10 mg) | 1.7 units | 0.017 mL |
| 15,000 mcg (15 mg) | 2.5 units | 0.025 mL |
Cheapest 1,200 mg L-Carnitine vials
One listing per vendor, vendors scoring 80%+ on Finnrick's independent lab testing, cheapest per mg first.
| Vendor | Listing | Price | Per mg | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Peps Studio Finnrick 73% | LC1200 L-carnitine 1200mg * 10 vials 10 × 1200 mg = 12000 mg | $65.00 | $0.005 | Buy |
| Baohua Dongnuo Biotechnology BHD Finnrick 71% | LC1200 L-carnitine 1200mg * 10 vials 10 × 1200 mg = 12000 mg | $65.00 | $0.005 | Buy |
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| Hangzhou Youngpeptide Biotechnology HYB Finnrick 71% | L-carnitine 1200 mg – 10 Vials 10 × 1200 mg = 12000 mg | $100.00 | $0.008 | Buy |
Questions people ask
How much bacteriostatic water do I add to 1,200 mg of L-Carnitine?
Adding 2 mL of bacteriostatic water to a 1,200 mg vial of L-Carnitine gives 600 mg/mL: each 10 units on a U-100 insulin syringe holds 60,000 mcg. With 1 mL it's 1,200 mg/mL (120,000 mcg per 10 units); with 3 mL, 400 mg/mL (40,000 mcg per 10 units). More water makes small amounts easier to measure.
How many units is 100 mcg of L-Carnitine from a 1,200 mg vial?
With 2 mL of water (600 mg/mL), 100 mcg is 0 units on a U-100 syringe; with 1 mL it's 0 units.
Where can I buy 1,200 mg L-Carnitine vials?
5 independently tested vendors list 1,200 mg L-Carnitine vials; the cheapest right now is Andy Peps Studio at $0.005 per mg ($65.00 for 10 × 1200 mg = 12000 mg).