I've been getting a ton of questions to break down this AM Shred Blend from Flawless Compounds and Glow Aminos. So here's every component and how they work together.
Research and Educational Purposes Only Not Medical Advice!
AM Shred is a multi-ingredient amino blend, and each component plays a specific role in metabolic and cellular function. Let's walk through every single one so you actually understand what's in the vial and WHY it's there.
📋 What's In 1mL?
Each vial contains 20mL total, so at 1mL per day you're looking at a 20-day supply.
Here's the per-mL breakdown:
- Methionine — 25mg
- Inositol — 50mg
- Choline — 50mg
- L-Carnitine — 200mg
- Methyl B-12 — 500mcg
Now let's talk about what each one actually does.
🧱 Methionine (25mg)
This is an essential amino acid — meaning your body can't make it on its own. It plays a key role in something called methylation, which is basically how your body processes and moves fats. It also supports the production of glutathione, one of your body's most important antioxidants. Think of methionine as a building block that helps your body break down and transport fat more efficiently rather than letting it just sit around.
Simple version: Helps your body process fat instead of storing it.
🔄 Inositol (50mg)
Inositol is sometimes grouped with B-vitamins (it used to be called B8). It's involved in how insulin signals work in your cells and plays a role in fat metabolism in the liver. It essentially helps the liver do its job of moving fat OUT rather than holding onto it. It's also been studied for its role in supporting mood and healthy insulin sensitivity.
Simple version: Supports your liver in fat transport and helps with insulin signaling.
🧠 Choline (50mg)
Choline is a nutrient most people are actually deficient in. It's critical for liver function, brain health, and fat metabolism. Without adequate choline, fat can accumulate in the liver. It works closely with methionine and inositol — this trio is actually the classic "MIC" combination you've probably seen referenced. Together they form the foundation of lipotropic (fat-moving) support.
Simple version: Keeps your liver healthy and working efficiently to process fat. The "C" in the classic MIC stack.
⚡ L-Carnitine (200mg)
This is the heavy hitter for energy and fat utilization. L-Carnitine's primary job is transporting fatty acids into the mitochondria — the part of your cells that actually burns fat for energy. Without enough carnitine, your body literally cannot efficiently convert stored fat into usable fuel. This is why it's a staple in metabolic support protocols.
Simple version: Acts like a shuttle bus that carries fat into your cells' engines to be burned for energy.
🔴 Methyl B-12 (500mcg)
This is the methylated (active) form of Vitamin B12, meaning your body can use it immediately without having to convert it. B12 is essential for energy production, red blood cell formation, and nervous system function. Low B12 is incredibly common and is associated with fatigue, brain fog, and sluggish metabolism. The methyl form is preferred because it's more bioavailable than cyanocobalamin (the cheap synthetic version found in most supplements).
Simple version: Pre-activated B12 for energy, mental clarity, and overall metabolic support.
🧩 How These Work Together
This isn't just a random mix. Each ingredient complements the others:
Methionine + Inositol + Choline (MIC) = The lipotropic foundation. These three work as a team to support your liver in processing and mobilizing fat.
L-Carnitine = Takes that mobilized fat and shuttles it into cells to actually be used for energy.
Methyl B-12 = Provides the energy cofactor and methylation support to keep the whole system running efficiently.
The combination essentially creates a pathway: mobilize fat → transport fat → burn fat → support energy.
Disclaimer Research Use Only Not For Human Consumption
📐 Dosing
- 1mL per day is typically the research protocol 5x per week
- 20mL vial = 20 days at that rate
- Start Low 0.5mls 3x per week and work your way up
- Typically administered in the AM (hence the name) since the energy and metabolic support components are better utilized earlier in the day rather than before bed
❓ FAQ
"Do I need to refrigerate this?" No you can if you want but, it's stable for about 30 days after opening.
"Can I take this with other compounds?" This is a supportive blend — it's amino acids and vitamins. It's commonly used alongside other research protocols as a complementary addition, not a replacement.
"Will this work on its own for fat loss?" This is a support tool. Think of it as optimizing the machinery. Diet, movement, and consistency are still the engine. This helps that engine run more efficiently.
Hope this helps. If you have questions drop them below. 👇