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L-Carnitine

aka Carnitine · L-Carnitine L-Tartrate

Amino acid derivative essential for fatty acid transport into mitochondria. Different forms have different uses; ALCAR for cognition.

Dose range500–2000mg
Half-lifeh
Onsetmin
Safety5/5high evidence base

Mechanism of action

Transports long-chain fatty acids into mitochondria for beta-oxidation. Reduces lactic acid accumulation.

Benefits

  • Exercise recovery

    EVIDENCEB

    Multiple RCTs.

  • Cardiovascular health

    EVIDENCEA

    DiNicolantonio 2013 meta-analysis.

Side effects

  • Fishy body odoruncommonmild

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