L-Carnitine
703licensed products
1 monograph
Capsule, Powder, Tablet +2
Health Canada Monographs
1Approved Health Claims
10- 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
3| Population | Dose Range | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
Adults 18 years and older Fat metabolism, Fat oxidation | 3–4 grams | per day |
Adults 18 years and older Muscle recovery, Muscle tissue repair, Workout/Athletic support/supplement | 1–4 grams | per day |
Adults 18 years and older Physical performance, Fatigue | 2–4 grams | per day |
Cautions & Contraindications
2cautionAsk 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
6L-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
10500 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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