Carnitine

Review calls for lower caffeine limits in energy drinks amidst health risk concerns

20-Sep-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Authors of a new review argue that daily caffeine safety thresholds set by regulatory bodies should be lowered, while an industry expert says painting “all energy drinks with such a broad brush is inaccurate and irresponsible.”

L-carnitine supplements improve lipid profile, meta-analysis finds

04-Sep-2023 By Olivia Haslam

A recent umbrella meta-analysis from Iran suggests that L-carnitine supplements exceeding 2g/day can enhance lipid profiles, particularly in patients with metabolic disorders and type 2 diabetes (T2DM).

Editor’s Spotlight: Building a sports nutrition brand

Start-up launches with product designed to help muscles increase and retain carnitine levels

03-Jul-2019 By Adi Menayang

We caught up with Nima Alamdari, PhD, who shared his journey of getting a new sports nutrition company off the ground with a formulation backed by published studies (and an accelerator program from a prestigious business school).

Carnitine supplementation could boost muscle stamina: Animal data

13-Jul-2015 By Nathan Gray

Supplementation with carnitine increases activity of metabolic pathways that helped mice to run longer and further that those not supplemented, say researchers. 

Garlic compounds may boost cardio health indirectly via gut microbiota

26-May-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

Allicin from garlic may prevent the metabolism of unabsorbed L-carnitine or choline into TMAO, a compound linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, says a new study from the National Taiwan University.

Carnitine in blood is indicator of cardiovascular issues, not cause, expert says

22-Apr-2013 By Hank Schultz

A recent headline-grabbing study from the Cleveland Clinic linking L-carnitine with atherosclerosis is a case of shooting the messenger, according a doctor who did much of the early research on the substance.

Krill oil shows lipid-lowering potential: Mouse data

13-Sep-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementing the diet with fish oil and krill oil can beneficially change cholesterol levels, but only krill oil was found to reduce triacylglycerol levels, suggests new data from lab animals.

L-carnitine helps kids with autism, study finds

11-Sep-2012 By Hank Schultz

Supplementation with L-carnitine improves the behavioral symptoms of autistic children, a new study conducted in Egypt has found.

Lonza L-Carnitine is not from animal sources

03-Aug-2011

Yesterday’s article Carnitine transporter may adapt to lower levels in vegetarians: Study incorrectly stated that Lonza’s L-Carnitine ingredient Carnipure is derived from animal sources. In fact, it is vegetarian.

Carnitine transporter may adapt to lower levels in vegetarians: Study

02-Aug-2011 By Jess Halliday

Vegetarians have a reduced capacity to transport carnitine into muscle and store it, even though they do not excrete as much as non-vegetarians, says new research.

L-carnitine supplementation may prevent pregnancy-related declines

29-Jul-2009 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplements of L-carnitine during pregnancy may reverse the decline in the nutrient’s levels that occurs naturally during pregnancy, says a new study supported by Lonza.

CRN authors risk assessments for carnitine

16-Aug-2006 By Stephen Daniells

A risk assessment for the "conditionally essential nutrient",
carnitine, has been authored by the CRN, providing industry and
consumers with important information on safe dosage levels.