L-Carnitine

L-Carnitine is an amino acid found abundantly in skeletal and heart muscle.

Functions primarily to support fat utilization. Acts as a carrier of fatty acids into the mitochondria, where they are oxidized and converted to energy.

1. Facilitates the removal of short and medium-chain fatty acids from the mitochondria that accumulate during normal metabolic processes.
2. A randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled trial involving 101 volunteers indicated that it helped maintain healthy cardiac enzymes including lipid peroxides and lactate dehydrogenase.
3. In combination with other cardiovascular support agents, it supported ventricular function and superoxide dismutase enzyme activity in human volunteers.
4. Long-term supplementation indicated positive support for cardiovascular health after a 3-year follow-up in adult subjects.
5. A recent placebo-controlled clinical study found that supplementation helps physical recovery from high- intensity exercise.
6. Contains 68% pure l-carnitine and 32% natural l-tartaric acid.