L-carnitine provides five different facets of nutrition for five different stages in life. It plays a crucial role in cardiovascular metabolism, exercise performance, weight management, infant nutrition and brain wellness.
In August 2002, following an independent evaluation by an expert panel, Lonza Group (Basel, Switzerland) obtained GRAS status for its L-Carnipure brand of L-carnitine crystalline and L-carnitine L-tartrate. Lonza guarantees pure L-carnitine that is free of D-carnitine, the sale of which is banned in the U.S.