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A clinical trial explored this hypothesis by testing a cream containing L-carnitine and caffeine, applied daily for 28 days in seven participants who also followed a hypocaloric diet and a weekly walking program

L-Carnitine is also heart healthy, as the heart in particular is reliant on L-Carnitine for the production of energy from fat

Improved food technology has allowed L-carnitine to mature and secure a strong position in the areas of energy metabolism, sports nutrition, weight management, infant nutrition, animal feed and pet care

06.05.2026

The purpose of this review is to comprehensively summarize the multidimensional biological effects of the carnitine pool beyond its traditional role in fatty acid oxidation and to summarize the systemic effects mediated by carnitine/acylcarnitine to provide new perspectives for pharmacological research and treatment innovation and new strategies for the prevention and treatment of a variety of diseases

However, in the 2000s, researchers demonstrated that supplementing L-citrulline leads to more resulting nitric oxide than supplementing arginine itself
