Amino & PerformanceNo.051
L-Carnitine
Fat metabolism, exercise recovery (marketed).
Typical / RDA500–2,000 mg
Upper limitGenerally safe
EvidenceLimited
How to take it
Timing With a mealFood With carbsForm Tartrate / acetyl
What to know
Shuttles fat into cells for energy and is made by the body. Marketed for fat loss with weak evidence; recovery benefits are more plausible but small.
Interactions & cautions
- Low risk; fat-loss claims are largely unsupported.
Do you actually need it?
Not a fat-burner; modest recovery role at best.
Reference values: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, adult general population. Educational information only — not medical advice. Confirm with a healthcare professional.