Carnitine Product Effective at Lower Dosages Than Previously Determined

Taking only one gram each day of L-Carnitine in the form of Carnipure tartrate also significantly reduces metabolic stress, minimizes muscle damage and promotes recovery after resistance exercise. Carnipure tartrate is a high quality L-Carnitine product.

26/04/07 Previous research from the University of Connecti-cut has shown that taking two grams each day of L-Carnitine delivered as Carnipure tartrate promotes recovery after exercise. A new study from the same research group released in the February/March 2007 issue of the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research now demonstrates that taking only one gram each day of L-Carnitine in the form of Carnipure tartrate also significantly reduces metabolic stress, minimizes muscle damage and promotes recovery after resistance exercise. Carnipure tartrate is a high quality L-Carnitine product offered exclusively by Lonza.

“These results further expand on our extensive scientific database testing of Lonza’s Carnipure ingredients,” said Kevin Owen, Ph.D., Head of Technical & Scientific Affairs at Lonza.

This study presents highly beneficial and cost-effective results for consumers who take Carnipure tartrate as a dietary supplement or in functional food. It supports that con-sumers can obtain an efficient dose of L-Carnitine coming from Carnipure tartrate at the “one gram per day” level.

“We are pleased that the finding of the study will allow consumers to enjoy the benefits of Carnipure now at a more affordable level,” said Thomas Brancato, NAFTA Head of Marketing and Sales for Lonza’s Nutrition portfolio.

L-Carnitine plays a critical role in fat and energy metabolism. It carries long-chain fatty acids, one of the primary energy sources for our body, into the mitochondria where they are broken down for energy generation. This is especially important for everybody who is leading an active lifestyle and has high energy needs, such as athletes. A vast a-mount of research has shown that Carnipure is beneficial not only for elite athletes, but also for recreational active people.

Lonza is the only manufacturer of the Carnipure brand of L-Carnitine products includ-ng Carnipure tartrate (U.S. Patent 5073376, Japan Patent JP 2546068 and other international patents). Carnipure tartrate consists of 68% pure L-Carnitine and 32% L-tartaric acid and is self affirmed as GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe). Thanks to a unique production process based on fermentation, Carnipure products are produced in a similar enzymatic way as our body produces it. Carnipure products are crystalline, white, water-soluble and heat stable which makes them ideal for use in various food and drink applications. In addition, Carnipure tartrate is non-hygroscopic, odorless and has a pleasant citrus taste and excellent flowability. Carnipure products are kosher certified.