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L-Carnitine 500 mg

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What the Evidence Says

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L-carnitine L-tartrate is researched for its role in fatty acid metabolism and potential to support muscle recovery. Evidence for these effects is generally considered limited to moderate in healthy adults. This ingredient profile maintains a high safety rating for typical supplementation.

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Label Data

1 Capsule(s)
Serving Size
60
Servings
Non-Nutrient/Non-Botanical
Product Type
100%
Evidence Coverage
Ingredients

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Market median: 500.0mg (861 products) 61 studies (A:4, B:13)

Other Ingredients

Gelatin Silica Magnesium Stearate
Claims

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Directions for Use

Directions: Weight Management: Take 1 capsule 4 times per day with or without food for a total of 2g Carnipure daily. For best results use in conjunction with a reduced calorie diet and exercise. Exercise Recovery: Take 2 capsules with or without food both before and after your workout for a total of 2g Carnipure daily.

Warnings & Precautions

Allergen Information: This product is manufactured in a facility that uses materials containing milk, soy, wheat, egg, fish and shellfish.

Warnings This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

Additional Information

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This product was produced in a GMP compliant facility. Good Manufacturing Practices or GMPs, are a set of standards which ensure the purity and proper labeling of dietary supplements.

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Foundation Series

Support Overall Health L-Carnitine may play a crucial role in overall health. In the body carnitine facilitates the transfer of fatty acids into the mitochondria where they are used for cellular energy production.

Metadata

Product Details

UPC / SKU000612
DSLD Entry Date2016-08-24
Product TypeNon-Nutrient/Non-Botanical
FormCapsule
DSLD ID64274
Data Updated2026-04-11
Research

Research Evidence

80
Research Sources
49
Avg Quality
43
Rct
14
Clinical Trial
11
Systematic Review
9
Meta Analysis
2
Regulatory Source
A Propionyl-L-carnitine for intermittent claudication
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2021 PubMed DOI
A Carnitine supplements for people with chronic kidney disease requiring dialysis
Systematic Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2022 PubMed DOI
A Acetyl-L-carnitine for patients with hepatic encephalopathy
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2019 PubMed DOI
A Acetyl-L-carnitine for the treatment of diabetic peripheral neuropathy
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2019 PubMed DOI
B Carnitine for fatigue in multiple sclerosis
Systematic Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2012 PubMed DOI
B L-carnitine for cognitive enhancement in people without cognitive impairment
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2017 PubMed DOI
B Carnitine for fatigue in multiple sclerosis
Systematic Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2010 PubMed DOI
B Systematic Review and Meta-analysis on Effect of Carnitine, Coenzyme Q10 and Selenium on Pregnancy and Semen Parameters in Couples With Idiopathic Male Infertility
Meta Analysis Urology 2022 PubMed DOI
B Effects of Carnitine and Coenzyme Q10 on Sperm Quality and Pregnancy Rates in Men with Unexplained Infertility: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis
Systematic Review Reproductive sciences (Thousand Oaks, Calif.) 2025 PubMed DOI
B Efficacy and Effectiveness of Carnitine Supplementation for Cancer-Related Fatigue: A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis
Meta Analysis Nutrients 2017 PubMed DOI
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