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L-Carnitine is an amino acid found abundantly in skeletal and heart muscle. It functions primarily to support fat utilization, and also acts as a carrier of fatty acids into the mitochondria, where they are oxidized and converted to energy. l-Carnitine also facilitates the removal of short- and medium-chain fatty acids from the mitochondria that accumulate during normal metabolic processes.*

Cardiovascular Support
A randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled trial of l-carnitine involving 101 volunteers indicated that l-carnitine maintained healthy cardiac enzymes, including lipid peroxides and lactate dehydrogenase. In combination with other cardiovascular support agents, l-carnitine supported ventricular function and superoxide dismutase enzyme activity in human volunteers. Long-term l-carnitine supplementation indicated positive support for cardiovascular health after a 3-year follow-up in adult subjects. In a recent six-month, randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled trial, l-carnitine supplementation supported healthy lipid metabolism in volunteers.*

Support for Exercise Recovery
A recent placebo-controlled clinical study conducted at Ball State University in Indiana has found that l-carnitine-l-tartrate supplementation helps physical recovery from high intensity exercise. This allows for less tissue damage, decreased production of free radicals and less muscle
soreness following exercise. In a prospective double-blind placebo-controlled trial, carnitine supplementation supported training for elite athletes.*

What is the Source?
l-Carnitine-l-tartrate contains 68% pure l-carnitine and 32% natural l-tartaric acid and is synthetically produced. Vitamin C (ascorbyl palmitate) is derived from corn dextrose fermentation and palm oil. Hypo-allergenic plant fiber is derived from pine cellulose.