Amino-acid derivative for research in fatty-acid transport and mitochondrial energy metabolism.
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Description
L-Carnitine is a naturally occurring amino-acid derivative that plays an important role in cellular energy metabolism. It helps transport long-chain fatty acids into the mitochondria, where they can undergo oxidation for energy production. Most of the body's carnitine is stored in skeletal and cardiac muscle. Research on exercise performance has produced mixed results, so it is better to describe L-carnitine in terms of its established metabolic role rather than claiming that it directly causes fat loss or improves athletic performance.
Best Use — Research
For a research-use-only catalog, L-carnitine is well suited for research involving:
Purity: ≥99%
Verified: Third-party tested