L-carnitine

59,95 

FOR PRECLINICAL RESEARCH USE ONLY — NOT APPROVED FOR HUMAN USE.
  • Improved fat oxidation and energy production.
  • Improved exercise performance and reduced fatigue.
  • Cardiovascular health: reduces markers of atherosclerosis.
  • Improving Insulin Sensitivity in Research on Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
  • Male Fertility: Sperm Motility and Improved Sperm Count.
  • Neuroprotective, with a preference for the acetyl-L-carnitine form for the CNS.
SKU: SELMLC600 Category: Obesity & Metabolism Tag:
Description
L-carnitine
Metabolism / Energy

MECHANISM OF ACTION

A quaternary ammonium compound that acts as an obligatory transporter of long-chain fatty acids (LCFAs) across the inner mitochondrial membrane via the carnitine palmitoyltransferase (CPT1/CPT2) system. Essential for β-oxidation. It also removes toxic acyl groups in the form of acylcarnitines, maintaining the availability of CoA.

KEY BENEFITS

  • Improved fat oxidation and energy production.
  • Improved exercise performance and reduced fatigue.
  • Cardiovascular health: reduces markers of atherosclerosis.
  • Improving Insulin Sensitivity in Research on Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
  • Male Fertility: Sperm Motility and Improved Sperm Count.
  • Neuroprotective, with a preference for the acetyl-L-carnitine form for the CNS.

SIDE EFFECTS AND SAFETY

Gastrointestinal discomfort at high oral doses. Reactions at the subcutaneous injection site. Fishy body odor due to TMA metabolism at high oral doses. IV formulations are well tolerated.

RESEARCH AND CLINICAL NOTES

Extensive body of clinical trial evidence. Koeth et al. (NEJM 2013) raised concerns about cardiovascular risks associated with high-dose oral TMAO; fewer concerns with subcutaneous administration. Benefits for male fertility have been consistently demonstrated in infertility studies.

TARGET PROFILE:

IV therapy protocols, weight management, fertility treatments, and athletic performance programs.

Additional information
Weight,26 kg
Ingredients and Nutrition

Ingredient 1 - cucumber extract

Ingredient 2 - bilberry extract

Indications

1 capsule in the morning