L-Carnitine

Monograph
853products
single · Oral

Accepted Names (English)

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L-Carnitine(common)Levocarnitine(common)(L-3-Carboxy-2-hydroxypropyl)trimethylammonium hydroxide, inner salt(proper)(R)-3-Carboxy-2-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-1-propanaminium hydroxide, inner salt(proper)L-Carnitine(proper)Levocarnitine(proper)

Accepted Names (French)

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L-Carnitine(common)Levocarnitine(common)(L-3-Carboxy-2-hydroxypropyl)trimethylammonium hydroxide, inner salt(proper)(R)-3-Carboxy-2-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-1-propanaminium hydroxide, inner salt(proper)L-Carnitine(proper)Levocarnitine(proper)

Approved Health Claims

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  • Source of (an) antioxidant(s)/Provides (an) antioxidant(s)
  • Source of (an) antioxidant(s)/Provides (an) antioxidant(s) that help(s) fight/protect (cell) against/reduce (the oxidative effect of/the oxidative damage caused by/cell damage caused by) free radicals
  • Workout support/supplement
  • Athletic support/supplement
  • Aids in the muscle recovery process by reducing muscle tissue damage associated with a resistance training regimen
  • Helps support muscle tissue repair in individuals involved in resistance training
  • Helps improve physical performance when used in conjunction with a training regimen
  • Helps delay fatigue during physical activity
  • Helps support fat metabolism
  • Helps support fat oxidation
  • The above uses can be combined on the product label (e.g., L-carnitine from L-carnitine tartrate: Workout supplement that helps support fat metabolism and fat oxidation)
  • The terms 'Helps' or 'Helps to' can be used interchangeably on the label
  • If L-carnitine is combined with other medicinal ingredients with antioxidant properties at Class II and III, there is an option to use the claim in plural. The singular should be used when the product only contains one chemical substance as the medicinal ingredient associated with this claim

Approved Health Claims (Français)

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  • Source of (an) antioxidant(s)/Provides (an) antioxidant(s)
  • Source of (an) antioxidant(s)/Provides (an) antioxidant(s) that help(s) fight/protect (cell) against/reduce (the oxidative effect of/the oxidative damage caused by/cell damage caused by) free radicals
  • Workout support/supplement
  • Athletic support/supplement
  • Aids in the muscle recovery process by reducing muscle tissue damage associated with a resistance training regimen
  • Helps support muscle tissue repair in individuals involved in resistance training
  • Helps improve physical performance when used in conjunction with a training regimen
  • Helps delay fatigue during physical activity
  • Helps support fat metabolism
  • Helps support fat oxidation
  • The above uses can be combined on the product label (e.g., L-carnitine from L-carnitine tartrate: Workout supplement that helps support fat metabolism and fat oxidation)
  • The terms 'Helps' or 'Helps to' can be used interchangeably on the label
  • If L-carnitine is combined with other medicinal ingredients with antioxidant properties at Class II and III, there is an option to use the claim in plural. The singular should be used when the product only contains one chemical substance as the medicinal ingredient associated with this claim

Ingredients Covered

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(L-3-Carboxy-2-hydroxypropyl)trimethylammonium hydroxide, inner salt(R)-3-Carboxy-2-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-1-propanaminium hydroxide, inner salt(R)-3-Carboxy-2-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-1-propanaminium hydroxide, inner saltL-CarnitineLevocarnitine

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