NOW Foods L-Carnitine 1000mg (100 Tablets)
by NOW Foods
"1000mg L-carnitine tartrate per tablet — the mitochondrial fat transporter for energy production and exercise recovery with 8,800+ reviews"
Overview
NOW L-Carnitine provides 1000mg of L-carnitine tartrate per tablet. L-carnitine is an amino acid derivative that transports long-chain fatty acids across the inner mitochondrial membrane for beta-oxidation (fat burning). Without adequate carnitine, fatty acids cannot enter the mitochondria for energy production. L-carnitine tartrate is the most studied form for exercise performance and recovery — research shows it reduces muscle damage markers (creatine kinase), decreases muscle soreness, and improves recovery after resistance training. The 100-tablet count provides over 3 months at one tablet daily or 50 days at the common 2g/day dose.
Key Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| L-Carnitine Tartrate | 1000 mg |
1 ingredient linked to detailed encyclopedia profiles
Pros & Cons
What We Like
- 1000mg per tablet
- 100 tablets
- 8,800+ reviews
- Fat transport support
- Exercise recovery research
What Could Be Better
- Large tablet
- Tartrate form (not ALCAR for brain)
- May cause fishy body odor
- Effects modest in non-deficient individuals
Who Is This For?
Best For
- Fat metabolism support
- Exercise recovery
- Those with carnitine deficiency
- Endurance athletes
Not Ideal For
- Brain/cognitive focus (use ALCAR)
- Those with fishy odor sensitivity
- Those already carnitine-sufficient
- Those wanting small pills
Our Verdict
NOW L-Carnitine 1000mg is the fat transport amino — 1000mg tartrate for mitochondrial fatty acid oxidation and exercise recovery. The 100-tablet count and 8,800+ reviews make this the top value L-carnitine; for cognitive benefits, choose ALCAR instead.
Alternatives to Consider
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