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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. There is moderate evidence suggesting it may reduce exercise-induced muscle damage. However, overall evidence for significant performance enhancement remains limited.

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Label for L-Carnitine 500 mg
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Label Data

1 Capsule(s)
Serving Size
180
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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Product Information

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

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

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

Additional Information

BBCOM613 - 290616 - V10

E2381801

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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.

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 / SKU000613
DSLD Entry Date2016-08-24
Product TypeNon-Nutrient/Non-Botanical
FormCapsule
DSLD ID64275
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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