NZ Protein | L-Carnitine (200 g) (100 servings)

L-Carnitine is an amino acid that plays several roles within the body, one being to metabolise fat to energy.

As L-Carnitine may help to burn fat, it may also assist in weight loss.

It does this by assisting the transfer (or "shuttling") of fatty acids from the blood into the mitochondria where they can be oxidised ("burned") to produce energy.

In addition, L-Carnitine is reported to transport toxic products out of the mitochondria.

L-Carnitine L-Tartrate may also be beneficial for post exercise recovery as it has been reported to improve recovery after intense weight training and exercise by reducing muscle damage, possibly due to its interaction with androgen receptors.

There are several types of L-Carnitine. The two most common types are L-carnitine L-tartrate and acetyl L-carnitine.

This product is pure L-Carnitine L-Tartrate, which is rapidly absorbed and is the most common form for sports supplements. The acetyl type appears to provide other benefits for neurodegenerative diseases and the brain.

Many other carnitine products on the market contain acetyl as it's a more pleasant form to consume however it is not the best type for sports supplements.

While there are no known side effects we recommend this supplement is not used by pregnant or breast feeding women, or those under 18 years old.