L-Carnitine
In simple terms, L-carnitine helps the body: burn fat for energy, produce more energy, function more efficiently.
Product Details
| Parameter | Specification |
| Purity | High purity (HPLC, third-party tested) |
| Form | Solution |
| Content | 500 mg L-Carnitine per 1 ml |
| Packaging | 20 ml glass bottle with sterile closure |
| Storage Conditions | 2–8 °C, protect from light |
| Molecular Formula | C7H15NO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 161.1989 g·mol⁻¹ |
| IUPAC Name | (3R)-3-hydroxy-4-(trimethylazaniumyl)butanoate |
| CAS Number | 541-15-1 |
| Solubility | Bacteriostatic water |
Overview
L-Carnitine is a naturally occurring compound derived from the amino acids lysine and methionine, playing a critical role in the transport of fatty acids into mitochondria. It is essential for: energy production, fat metabolism, mitochondrial function (Flanagan et al., 2010).
What it is and how it works
L-carnitine enables the transport of long-chain fatty acids into mitochondria via the carnitine shuttle system: CPT-1 → conversion to acyl-carnitine, transport across membrane, CPT-2 → reconversion to acyl-CoA. This enables fat oxidation and ATP production (McGarry & Brown, 1997).
Effects confirmed by research
1. Fat metabolism
- increased fat oxidation, improved energy production (Brass, 2000).
2. Physical performance
- reduced muscle damage, improved recovery, increased endurance (Wall et al., 2011).
3. Mitochondrial function
- improved ATP production, reduced oxidative stress (Flanagan et al., 2010).
4. Metabolic health
- improved insulin sensitivity, better metabolic flexibility (Tufano et al., 2020).
5. Cardiovascular effects
- improved heart energy metabolism, protective effects (Higgins et al., 2013).
Scientific description
L-Carnitine is: a fatty acid transporter, regulator of: β-oxidation, mitochondrial function, energy metabolism.
References
Flanagan, J. L., et al. Carnitine in metabolism. Nutrition & Metabolism. 2010. McGarry, J. D., Brown, N. F. Carnitine shuttle. European Journal of Biochemistry. 1997. Brass, E. P. Carnitine function. Journal of Nutrition. 2000. Wall, B. T., et al. Carnitine and performance. Journal of Physiology. 2011. Higgins, J. P., et al. Carnitine cardiovascular effects. Mayo Clinic Proceedings. 2013. Tufano, A., et al. Carnitine metabolic role. Nutrients. 2020.
