CarnoLife® (L-Carnitine L-Tartrate)

CarnoLife® is L-carnitine in the L-tartrate form, an amino-acid-derived compound that shuttles fat into cells' mitochondria to be burned for energy. It is best known in sports nutrition for supporting exercise recovery, reducing muscle damage and soreness, and supporting energy metabolism.

CarnoLife is researched primarily for Athletic Performance, Muscle & Recovery, and Energy. In randomized research, L-carnitine L-tartrate favorably affected markers of recovery from exercise stress, supporting faster recovery and less muscle damage.

The clinically studied dose is Commonly 1 to 2 grams of L-carnitine L-tartrate per day. Always follow the product label and check with a healthcare provider for personal advice.

For most healthy adults, CarnoLife is well tolerated at studied doses. Reported effects can include: Generally well-tolerated — adverse effects are uncommon at normal doses. Mild digestive upset is occasionally reported. It may also interact with some medications. CarnoLife is not right for everyone, so check with a healthcare provider first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a medical condition, or take prescription medication.

Possible interactions include: Thyroid medication — L-carnitine may interfere; consult a doctor. Anticoagulants — possible mild interaction; monitor. If you take prescription medication, check with a pharmacist or doctor before using it.

NutraSmarts rates the evidence for CarnoLife as Moderate (3 out of 5). It is backed by 1 clinical trial and 1 cited reference summarized on this page. A higher rating reflects more, larger, and better-designed human studies.