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L-carnitine (levocarnitine; Carnitor®): Basic information

L-carnitine or levocarnitine (brand name Carnitor®) is a “non-essential” amino acid. The term “non-essential” means that we don’t have to get it in the diet; it can also be synthesized in the body. Carnitine is an essential cofactor for the metabolism of fatty acids L-carnitine is available as a nutritional supplement, both by prescription (generic…

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