L-Carnitine by Thorne Research. 60 Veg Caps. Heart and Muscle Support.

L-Carnitine supports athletic performance, cardiac muscle function, normal blood lipid levels, and wellbeing*  L-Carnitine helps convert fat to energy. It is an important amino acid for heart and skeletal muscle function.* It also helps maintain healthy triglyceride levels and supports a normal sperm count.*    DESCRIPTION  Benefits - Brain/Nerves, Heart/Vessels  The amino acid L-carnitine is a cofactor that is required for the metabolism of fats and their subsequent transport into the mitochondria, where they undergo oxidation and produce energy.* L-carnitine is probably best known for its cardiac benefits.* In the heart muscle, L-carnitine facilitates fatty acid use, and promotes rhythm, myocardial blood flow, and cardiac output.* It has also been shown to benefit athletic performance.* For example, studies show improvements in running speed, increased maximal oxygen uptake, and decreases in average oxygen consumption, heart rate, and lactic acid.* L-carnitine has been shown to