Carnitine, which comes in different forms: such as L-Carnitine, Acetyl L Carnitine (Acetyl Carnitine), Propionyl L Carnitine, Carnitine Tartrate,Carnitine Fumarate and Carnitine Orotate - is an amino acid present in virtually every cell of your body.

Carnitine's main role is to shuttle fatty acids into the mitochondria - the "power stations" within your cells - where they are used to manufacture energy. Basically, it liberates energy from fat. Carnitine also plays a role in over 1000 different functions within cells.

L-Carnitine Orotate is a salt of L-Carnitine and Orotic Acid. The reason L-Carnitine Orotate is superior to other forms of Carnitine, such as Propionyl L Carnitine, Carnitine Tartrate and Carnitine Fumarate, is that both halves of the compound - the Carnitine and the Orotic Acid - are active.

Unlike propionic acid, tartrate and fumarate, which don't serve any function within the cell, orotic acid is very useful to the cell. For example, it promotes the reproduction of liver cells and helps normalize liver enzyme systems.* Therefore, L-Carnitine Orotate delivers benefits above and beyond those of other forms of Carnitine.

L-Carnitine Orotate is also more absorbable than regular L-Carnitine.

Like L Carnitine, Acetyl-L-Carnitine burns fats to produce energy. However, it has specific benefits for the brain. Why? Because only Acetyl L Carnitine has the unique ability to cross the blood-brain barrier, meaning it readily enters the brain.

By combining these two forms of Carnitine into one product, one has a product that provides effective natural support for your mind, your memory and your mood.

Carnitine Deficiency
Carnitine is considered a "conditionally essential" nutrient. That means that while the human body can normally make Carnitine, there are some circumstances it can't make enough. During those times, Carnitine has to be supplied through the diet (mostly in red meats and dairy products) or through taking supplements.

Clinical Carnitine deficiency is rare. However, diabetics, pregnant and nursing women, vegetarians and athletes may have lower than optimal levels.

Recommended Product Pairings: Carnitine and R Lipoic Acid
For best results, pair a Carnitine product with an R-Lipoic Acid (RLA) product. Why? Because R-Lipoic Acid and Carnitine complement one another in the production of energy. In fact, research indicates that the combination of R-Lipoic Acid and Carnitine may be more beneficial than either product taken alone.

Why Take CARNITINE-PLUS with R-lipoic Acid?

• Carnitine & R-Lipoic Acid (RLA) complement one another in the production of energy.
• Carnitine's primary role is to transport fatty acids into the mitochondria for energy production.
• Carnitine & RLA promote optimal metabolic activity and cell function by reducing free radical levels which increase with age.
• Carnitine & RLA play a key role in glucose metabolism and detoxification.
  

About Acetyl-L-Carnitine:

• Acetyl-L-Carnitine (ALC) works synergistically with RLA to repair mitochondria.
• ALC and RLA enhance anti-oxidative protection and restore the activity of key enzymes.
• ALC and RLA cross the blood-brain barrier, enhance cellular energy production, support neurotransmitter synthesis & metabolism.
• ALC and RLA support memory, emotional health and cognitive function.
• ALC and RLA can assist in reducing inflammation naturally.
• Both forms of carnitine enhance the sensitivity of insulin receptors, which may decrease blood sugar and circulating levels of insulin both in healthy subjects and in type 2 diabetics.