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L-Carnitine

Name: L-Carnitine
Brand: Quanta Pharmaceuticals

An amino-acid derivative studied for shuttling fatty acids into mitochondria to support fat metabolism.

L-Carnitine is an amino-acid derivative responsible for transporting long-chain fatty acids across the mitochondrial membrane, the rate-limiting step in beta-oxidation — the process by which cells burn fat for energy. Injectable administration is studied for improved bioavailability relative to oral forms. Each vial is supplied at 500mg/ml.

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Specifications

Dosage

500mg/ml

Half-Life

4 hours

Administration

Injectable

Chemical Structure

C7H15NO3

Research Benefits

Fat metabolism support — Studied for its role in transporting fatty acids into mitochondria for beta-oxidation.
Endurance research — Investigated for improving fat utilisation as a fuel source during sustained activity.
Recovery support — Studied for a potential role in reducing markers of exercise-induced muscle damage.
High bioavailability — Injectable administration is studied for more reliable uptake than oral L-Carnitine.

How It Works

L-Carnitine's core role is shuttling long-chain fatty acids across the inner mitochondrial membrane via the carnitine palmitoyltransferase system — the step that makes those fatty acids available for beta-oxidation inside the mitochondrial matrix. Without adequate carnitine, this transport step becomes rate-limiting for fat-based energy production.

Research on supplemental L-Carnitine has focused on whether increasing its availability can meaningfully raise the rate of fat oxidation during exercise, alongside separate research into its antioxidant properties and potential role in reducing exercise-induced oxidative stress and muscle damage. Its short ~4-hour half-life means effects on circulating levels are relatively transient per dose.

⚠ For Research Use Only

This product is supplied strictly for in-vitro laboratory and preclinical research use. It is not a drug, food, dietary supplement, or cosmetic, and is not intended for human or animal consumption, diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of any disease. L-Carnitine must be handled only by qualified individuals trained in proper laboratory safety procedures.

By purchasing, the buyer confirms this product is being acquired for legitimate research purposes and assumes full responsibility for its handling, storage, and use in compliance with all applicable local, national, and international laws.