L-Carnitine 500 mg
by Protocol For Life Balance · Capsule
Supplement facts from the label of L-Carnitine 500 mg by Protocol For Life Balance: L-Carnitine 500 mg.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Per serving | % DV | Upper limit (adults) |
|---|---|---|---|
| L-Carnitine (L-Carnitine Tartrate) | 500 mg | — | — |
Upper limits: NIH ODS Fact Sheets for Health Professionals. Compared only where the unit converts and the limit applies to the form on the label.
On the label
For: Vegan · Vegetarian · Adult (18 - 50 Years) · Kosher · Gluten Free · Dairy Free
Claim types: All Other · Structure/Function
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions: Suggested Usage: Take 1 capsule 1 to 3 times daily, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.
All Other Content: How It Works: L-Carnitine is a non-essential amino acid that is abundant in heart, muscle and liver tissues. It helps to maintain metabolic health by facilitating the transfer of long-chain fatty acids across the mitochondrial membrane for cellular energy production.* In addition, it thereby assists the body in using fat for energy.* It naturally occurs in red meat and other animal source foods, b
Precautions re: All Other: Cautions/Interactions: Mild gastrointestinal symptoms have been reported at higher levels of intake.
Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications: Individuals with thyroid disease, or taking thyroid hormone replacement should consult a physician prior to using L-carnitine. It may also interact with anti-arrhythmic drugs, such as propafenone and mexiletine, as well as anticoagulant medications. Pregnant/nursing women should consult their healthcare practitioner before taking this product.
Precautions re: All Other: Do not eat freshness packet. Keep in bottle.
General: Product/Version Code: CODE P0072 V7
This page repeats what the label says and the official upper limits for healthy adults. It is not medical advice: ask a doctor, pharmacist or registered dietitian about your own intake, especially if you are pregnant, take medicines or have a health condition.
Label data: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Dietary Supplement Label Database (dsld.od.nih.gov), public domain. Upper limits: NIH ODS Fact Sheets for Health Professionals (values from the Institute of Medicine, Food and Nutrition Board).