L-Carnitine is an amino acid needed for fat burning, energy production and muscle recovery. It is synthesized by the body from the essential amino acids lysine and methionine and can also be obtained from red meat. For this reason, L-carnitine deficiency is quite common among vegetarians and even health-conscious people who simply avoid red meat.
Technical insights:
- Country of origin: China
- Starting material: L-carnitine, acetyl chloride, glacial acetic acid
- Pharmaceutical synthesis
- Stored form: White crystalline or almost white crystalline powder