No. 093Nutrient
Nutrient
Carnitine
Carries fatty acids into the mitochondria to be burned for energy.
- Also known as
- L-carnitine, Acetyl-L-carnitine
- Evidence
- Clinical evidence Evidence level 4 of 5
- Body systems
- Liver, Nerves, Vitality and immunity
In research
Acetyl-L-carnitine is a form that crosses into nerve tissue and has been studied in nerve health.
Strength of evidence
Clinical evidence Evidence level 4 of 5Tested in randomised trials in people, usually small or short. How we grade evidence.
Where you will find it
Products that contain it
Ingredient pages summarise traditional use and the direction of published research for education. They are not claims about any product and are not medical advice.
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