L-carnitine is made in the body from the amino acids lysine and methionine. It is needed to release energy from fat. Its actions are particularly important in the heart. For congestive heart failure, much of the research has used carnitine. In one double blind trial, using 500 mg L-Carnitine per day led to a 26% increase in exercise capacity after six months.

Research shows that individuals who supplement with carnitine while engaging in an exercise regimen are less likely to experience muscle soreness there is also evidence that L-carnitine’s effect on energy release will help build muscle or improve athletic performance.

L-Carnitine has been given to people with chronic lung disease in trials investigating how the body responds to exercise. In these double blind reports, 2 grams of carnitine taken twice per day for two to four weeks led to positive changes in breathing response to exercise.

Ingredients - per capsule: L-Carnitine (as L-Carnitine L-Tartrate) 250 mg Other Ingredients: Cellulose, gelatin (capsule), silica, magnesium stearate