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L-Carnitine

703licensed products
1 monograph
Capsule, Powder, Tablet +2

Health Canada Monographs

1

Approved Health Claims

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  • Aids in the muscle recovery process by reducing muscle tissue damage associated with a resistance training regimen
  • Athletic support/supplement
  • Helps delay fatigue during physical activity
  • Helps improve physical performance when used in conjunction with a training regimen
  • Helps support fat metabolism
  • Helps support fat oxidation
  • Helps support muscle tissue repair in individuals involved in resistance training
  • Source of (an) antioxidant(s)/Provides (an) antioxidant(s)
  • Source of (an) antioxidant(s)/Provides (an) antioxidant(s) that help(s) fight/protect (cell) against/reduce (the oxidative effect of/the oxidative damage caused by/cell damage caused by) free radicals
  • Workout support/supplement

Approved Dose Ranges

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PopulationDose RangeFrequency
Adults 18 years and older
Fat metabolism, Fat oxidation
3–4 gramsper day
Adults 18 years and older
Muscle recovery, Muscle tissue repair, Workout/Athletic support/supplement
1–4 gramsper day
Adults 18 years and older
Physical performance, Fatigue
2–4 gramsper day

Cautions & Contraindications

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cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you have a seizure disorder

Alternative Names

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L-Carnitine(common)Levocarnitine(common)(L-3-Carboxy-2-hydroxypropyl)trimethylammonium hydroxide, inner salt(R)-3-Carboxy-2-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-1-propanaminium hydroxide, inner saltL-CarnitineLevocarnitine

Common Quantities in Licensed Products

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500 mg114 licensed products
2000 mg81 licensed products
1000 mg76 licensed products
500 milligrams52 licensed products
1500 mg44 licensed products
1 g33 licensed products
30 milligrams28 licensed products
750 mg22 licensed products
60 milligrams18 licensed products
50 mg17 licensed products

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