L-Carnitine is essential for the production of energy from fatty acids by virtue of its role in the transport of fatty acids into the mitochondria where energy is produced in a process called fatty acid oxidation. L-Carnitine enhances the rate of ATP production (also called oxidative phosphorylation) which is a key step in energy production throughout the body.*
By enhancing fatty acid oxidation, carnitine can reduce triglyceride levels. Major body tissues, particularly the heart and skeletal muscles, depend on fatty acid oxidation as their primary source of energy. L-Carnitine helps regulate the rhythm of the heartbeat. L-Carnitine is also involved in sperm motility.*
L-Carnitine is a vitamin-like molecule produced in the body from the essential amino acids lysine and methionine. One gram of L-Carnitine is equivalent to the amount of carnitine found in 3.5 lbs of steak. Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) is also involved in the transport of fatty acids into the mitochondria.*
Biosintâ„¢ L-Carnitine is manufactured by Sigma-Tau Industries, S.p.A. (Rome, Italy), the pioneer in L-Carnitine science.
Liquid Carnitine 1000 is in a CarniSorbâ„¢ format, providing rapid absorption.
This product is not animal derived and is suitable for vegetarians.
