L-Carnitine is an amino acid that is essential for the transformation of fatty acids into energy for muscular activity.

The main function of L-Carnitine in the body is to help transport long-chain fatty acids, which are burned within the cells. This is a major source of energy for the muscles.

Using l-carnitine will give an energy boost, which, in addition to converting body fat to fuel, will increase enzymes needed to metabolize sugars, starches, and other carbohydrates. Athletes and casual exercisers can benefit from l-carnitine supplementation because it reduces the accumulation of lactic acid, which is responsible for the "burn" felt inside the muscles. This may enable exercisers to "gain" without the "pain", as one study confirmed.

L-Carnitine is a key nutrient for helping to prevent muscle atrophy. Anyone suffering from a severe degenerative disease, such as cancer or AIDS, stands to gain from l-carnitine supplementation.

Without l-carnitine cardiomyopathy, a disease of the heart muscle, becomes a distinct possibility. This amino acid protects the heart from damage when a heart attack or a spasm cuts off the oxygen supply.

Congestive heart failure reduces our ability to make l-carnitine.

L-Carnitine is considered indispensable for infants. Babies usually get l-carnitine through breast milk or fortified formulas but not always. Breast feeding mothers who are vegetarians need to take l-carnitine supplements.

Low thyroid function indicates a need for l-carnitine to help overcome low energy levels and the tendency to gain weight.

Studies suggest that l-carnitine may be of some value in treating diabetes, hypertension, liver disease, and immune problems.

L-Carnitine comes in 500 mg. tablets and comes in two sizes; 30 tablets and 60 tablets.