L-Carnitine

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Amino acid derivative that transports fatty acids into mitochondria

We rank L-Carnitine by price per gram of active ingredient - not by pack size - so a bigger tub with a worse price per dose can't outrank a smaller one that's actually cheaper.

What it is

L-Carnitine is an amino acid derivative, which is a compound created from a basic building block of protein. Its primary role is to transport fatty acids (fats) into the mitochondria, which are the tiny power stations inside your cells that turn fuel into energy.

Why it's used

It is used to help the body burn fat for energy more efficiently. By moving fats into the cell power stations, it supports energy production during exercise and daily activity.

How it's made

To create the supplement, manufacturers typically start with a chemical synthesis process that combines specific raw materials in a controlled environment. This results in a concentrated powder that is then measured and put into capsules or mixed into liquids for sale.

What it typically costs

This ingredient is generally mid-range in price. This is because the chemical synthesis required to produce it is more complex than simple vitamin extraction, but there is enough global supply and competition among brands to keep costs from becoming premium.

Dosage by purpose

PurposeTypical studied doseEvidence
General supplementation500 mg to 2,000 mg per dayestablished
Carnitine deficiencyup to 8 grams dailyestablished
Exercise performance3 to 4 grams per day for 1 week, or 1 to 3 grams per day for 4 to 24 weekslimited
Chronic heart failure1 gram per day to 6 grams per day for 7 days to 3 yearsemerging
Mild cognitive impairment or mild Alzheimer's disease1.5 to 3.0 grams per day of acetyl-L-carnitine for 3 to 12 monthsemerging
  1. https://examine.com/supplements/carnitine (Examine)
  2. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8628984 (PubMed)
  3. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Carnitine-HealthProfessional (Other)

How Suppio ranks

Suppio matches identical products across UK retailers by barcode, then ranks by price per active dose rather than sticker price. Value rankings only ever include listings Suppio has independently verified against the live retailer page - unverified data is shown on each product’s own page but excluded from ranking.

Prices across our retailer network are refreshed at least daily.

FAQ

What is L-Carnitine?

Amino acid derivative that transports fatty acids into mitochondria

How does Suppio calculate the best-value L-Carnitine?

We rank L-Carnitine by price per gram of active ingredient - not by pack size - so a bigger tub with a worse price per dose can't outrank a smaller one that's actually cheaper.

Are these prices verified?

Suppio matches identical products across UK retailers by barcode, then ranks by price per active dose rather than sticker price. Value rankings only ever include listings Suppio has independently verified against the live retailer page - unverified data is shown on each product’s own page but excluded from ranking.

How often are L-Carnitine prices updated?

Prices across our retailer network are refreshed at least daily.

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