Bioalmanac
L-Carnitine
Levocarnitine · Carnitine · Acetyl-L-carnitine
An essential cofactor for burning fat, and not the step that limits it. Approved for genuine carnitine deficiency; sold by injection for weight loss on weak evidence.
Storage
- Freeze-dried powder
- Room temperature for oral forms. Injectable solutions per the label.
- After mixing
- Injectable carnitine is supplied as a solution, not a powder.
- Long-term, frozen
- Not applicable.
Dose ranges reported in sources
Descriptions of what sources report, not recommendations.
| Goal | Range | Frequency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral supplementation, as studied | 1000000–3000000 mcg | Daily, in divided doses | Published review |
| Injectable, as used in clinics | 500000–1000000 mcg | Two to three times weekly | Community practice |
When to stop
- Persistent diarrhoea or abdominal cramping.
- An increase in seizure frequency, in anyone with a seizure disorder.
- Any allergic response: rash, hives, facial swelling or difficulty breathing. Seek urgent care.
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