nzprotein L-Carnitine container

L-Carnitine 200g

Metabolise Fat to Energy.

SERVINGS

100
$29.00 (NZD)

Carnitine NZ

L-Carnitine is an amino acid that plays several roles within the body, one being to metabolise fat to energy.

As L-Carnitine may help to burn fat, it may also assist in weight loss.

It does this by assisting the transfer (or "shuttling") of fatty acids from the blood into the mitochondria where they can be oxidised ("burned") to produce energy.

In addition, L-Carnitine is reported to transport toxic products out of the mitochondria.

L-Carnitine L-Tartrate may also be beneficial for post exercise recovery as it has been reported to improve recovery after intense weight training and exercise by reducing muscle damage, possibly due to its interaction with androgen receptors.

Carnitine Supplement

There are several types of L-Carnitine. The two most common types are L-carnitine L-tartrate and acetyl L-carnitine.

This product is pure L-Carnitine L-Tartrate, which is rapidly absorbed and is the most common form for sports supplements. The acetyl type appears to provide other benefits for neurodegenerative diseases and the brain.

Many other carnitine products on the market contain acetyl as it's a more pleasant form to consume however it is not the best type for sports supplements.

carnitine molecule

Carnitine Foods

Some foods contain small amounts of L-Carnitine. Animal products are the best sources and redder meats typically contain more carnitine.

Food Type  L-Carnitine
Beef (steak/ground) 100g 50-160mg
Chicken (breast) 100g 3-5mg
Pork 100g 25-30mg
Milk (whole) 1 cup 8mg
Cheese 100g 3-5mg
Fish 100g 3-5mg
Bread (whole wheat) 2 slices 0.2mg
Asparagus 1 cup 0.2mg

Adults that consume a varied diet including meats typically ingest 60-180mg of L-Carnitine each day. Vegans tend to obtain less carnitine from food sources because they avoid consuming animal foods. Vegans tend to ingest just 10-12mg each day.

According to studies the absorption rate of carnitine ingested from food is higher (57-84%) than that when taken from a supplement (14-18%). However, the recommended serving of our carnitine supplement is 2g. Therefore according to this study 280-360mg of carnitine may be absorbed per serve - which is far higher than that obtained typically from food.

Suggested Use

For fat loss it may be beneficial to take L-Carnitine with your largest meal of the day.

For muscle growth, performance, or recovery it may be beneficial to take L-Carnitine before and after your workout with carbohydrates.

Add up to 2 grams (1/2 scoop) to your favourite beverage and drink prior to exercise to promote fat burning and endurance, or after exercise for recovery. The daily dose can be divided between the two.

This product has a natural fish like smell and for this reason we recommend adding it into a flavoured beverage. Please also note that the product is 200 grams (100 servings). The containers we use are generic so the containers will appear only half full of powder but this is normal.

Carnitine Side Effects

While there are no known side effects we recommend this supplement is not used by pregnant or breast feeding women, or those under 18 years old.

*Please note that while every care is taken, this product is processed in a facility that also handles milk, egg, soy, and gluten ingredients.


Rated 4.89/5 Based on 19 customer reviews.

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Only giving a 4 due to the smell but it's definitely helping with weight loss stall and healthy diet. Liquid carnitine would also be great if it was available.
Review by: Steph on Fri, Mar 15, 2024 8:05 AM
Buy this product regularly. It's the goods.
Review by: Anonymous on Thu, Feb 22, 2024 1:36 PM
Excellent product and does what it's suppose to do, blasting through the workouts
Review by: Steven on Thu, Nov 23, 2023 1:53 PM
My present focus is getting to a healthy weight.
This is one of the things I am currently using.
Has made a big difference. Excellent results.
Review by: Anonymous on Wed, Nov 8, 2023 1:40 PM
Great quality supplement from NZ Protein.
Has helped a lot.
Delivery and Service from NZ Protein is always fast and efficient.
Review by: Leanne on Thu, Oct 19, 2023 1:29 PM
Great product - smells a bit fishy but def doesn't have the taste. I take it straight before my morning workout.
Review by: Anonymous on Thu, Aug 10, 2023 12:04 PM
Strong smell & flavour but not entirely unpleasant, mixes easily too.
Review by: Blaize on Thu, Jul 27, 2023 1:03 PM
Arrived the next day to rural South Island! Good value as only a small amount is needed for each serving.
Smells a bit fishy in the container but the taste is not noticeable in a protein smoothie.
Review by: Ol on Wed, Jun 7, 2023 12:45 PM
Have been using it for a couple of weeks, haven’t noticed much difference yet. There is a definite fishy/rubber smell to it but i combine it with the BCAA’s which masks it pretty well. I use slightly less than 1/2 a scoop (which is what’s recommended) because if I use the 1/2 scoop my sweat starts to smell funky.
Review by: Anonymous on Wed, Oct 12, 2022 10:14 PM
Awesome product, highly recommended!
Review by: Andrew on Mon, Jul 4, 2022 4:40 PM
A helpful product to assist body fat metabolism. I feel more energetic when taking it when working at reducing body fat. And props to NZ protein for the speed they deliver-orders seem to arrive before I have ordered them!
Review by: Tanya on Thu, Jun 16, 2022 8:01 AM
Excellent product, fast delivery and down to earth price. 5 Stars
Review by: AZ on Tue, May 17, 2022 3:19 PM
Best value l-carnitine powder in NZ.
Review by: Anonymous on Tue, May 3, 2022 12:06 PM
Pure product that does what it says. A+
Review by: Jon on Thu, Apr 21, 2022 12:14 PM
I may be imagining it, but L-carnitine really does seem to accelerate weight loss (or it could be my NZ protein influenced high protein diet?). Whatever it is, I’m taking it! Don’t mind the odd flavor-it’s kind of bracing.
Review by: Tanya on Mon, Mar 7, 2022 6:02 PM
I like this product. It does have a fishy smell but no fishy taste! Has a bit of an acidic taste, I like to take it with the BCAAs as they are sweet, adds a nice sour element to them! Found when I was on a keto diet, I lost more weight when taking this.
Review by: Holly on Mon, Jun 14, 2021 6:48 PM
Amazing delivery!
Review by: Anonymous on Fri, Feb 19, 2021 6:33 AM
Very cost-effective. Just started using it first time so tell you later.
Review by: charles on Wed, Nov 6, 2019 6:48 AM
great to recover after exercise!
Review by: Elisa on Fri, Jan 12, 2018 10:24 PM

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Serving size: 2g (1/2 scoop)
Servings per pack: 100

Name Ave Quantity Per Serving Ave Quantity Per 100g
L-Carnitine L-Tartrate 2g -

Ingredients: L-Carnitine L-Tartrate.

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