L-carnitine

Delivers energy for improved fat burning
Above all if the sugar metabolism is not performing perfectly, Plantina L-carnitine helps to normalise the energy metabolism by improving fat burning. In the body cells, L-carnitine transports the fuel (long chain fatty acids) to the point where energy is generated. For this reason, L-carnitine is known in the sports world as a fat burner, and helps athletes to loose several kg to reach the target weight for a specific weight class.

L-carnitine: energy for the heart and muscles
Because the muscles and the heart are heavily dependent for their fuel on the long-chain fatty acids, L-carnitine is an essential link in the energy supply. Wherever physical effort has to be delivered, Plantina L-carnitine is a useful food supplement. It helps in periods of fatigue and stress, particularly in older age.

For vegetarians, and one of the age essentials
Because animal products are the most important source of L-carnitine, Plantina L-carnitine is above all an important food supplement for vegetarians. As we get older, the quantity of L-carnitine in tissues and organs falls considerably. Plantina L-carnitine helps to top up the supply and is therefore one of the age essentials (substances which become more necessary the older we become because the human body is increasingly incapable of producing these substances for itself).

Packaging units
60 tablets
125 tablets

Frequently asked questions

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Why Plantina L-carnitine?

L-carnitine is an essential link in the energy supply to all body cells, above all the heart and muscles. It ensures that the most important fuel for the cells arrives at the location where the energy is generated. For that reason, the heart of people young and old must always have sufficient L-carnitine. For elite athletes to deliver a top performance, and for older people, even for normal day-to-day activities.

	Is Plantina L-carnitine safe?
Plantina L-carnitine can be taken entirely safely. L-carnitine is one of the so-called 'GRAS' substances: Generally Recognised As Safe, the safest label a substance can be given.

	D-ribose, L-carnitine and coenzyme Q10. Which of the three?
The three substances work together, each with their own specific function. It is therefore not possible to clearly determine which substance or combination should be taken by preference. The general recommendation, for a maintenance dose, is to opt for L-carnitine (certainly for vegetarians) and/or coenzyme Q10. For active people (sport), D-ribose is the preferred substance.

	Is Plantina L-carnitine suitable for vegans?
Plantina L-carnitine contains no animal products and can be taken by vegans.

	Dosasge and how to be taken
Normal use (e.g. vegetarians): 1 tablet Physical exertion: 2 to 4 tablets, preferably spread over the day. Major physical exertion: 1 to 2 tablets, 2 hours before activity. Preferably on an empty stomach.

	What is the packaging size?
Plantina L-carnitine 340 mg powder packaging units of 60 and 125 tablets.

Product description Plantina L-carnitine

Speciality name
Plantina L-carnitine

Generic name
L-carnitine

Description
L-carnitine is a substance similar to an amino acid, produced in the body and contained in food. Carnitine with the L-form as its spatial structure, unlike the R-form or R,S-form, is the form which occurs in nature and which relates to biological activity in the human body.

Form and dosage
Tablet with 340 mg L-carnitine

List of ingredients
L-carnitine L-tartrate (Carnipure), filler (calciumcarbonate, microcristalline cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose), glazing agents (stearic acid, glycerol, magnesium stearate, carnauba wax), stabiliser (sodium carboxymethyl cellulose).

Does not contain the following allergens (according to annex 3-bis of EU Directives 2003/a9/EC and 2006/142/EC; and updates)
Gluten-bearing grains (wheat, rye, barley, oats, spelt, kamut), crustaceans, eggs, fish, groundnuts (peanuts), soya, dairy (including lactose), nuts (such as almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, cashew nuts, pecan nuts, brazil nuts, pistachio nuts and macadamia nuts), celery, mustard, sesame seed, sulphur dioxide and sulphite (more than 10 mg sulphur dioxide per kilo or litre), lupin, molluscs.

Also contains no
allergens (as in list above), fructose, animal products, preservatives, artificial colouring, odour and flavours, sweeteners and herbs (hypoallergenic), GMO substances (genetically modified)

To be taken (daily)
Normal use (e.g. vegetarians): 1 tablet
Physical exertion: 2 to 4 tablets, preferably spread over the day.
Major physical exertion: 1 to 2 tablets, 2 hours before activity.
Preferably on an empty stomach.

Food sources
Almost exclusively animal products (carnis = meat).

Storage
Store in a dry place at room temperature in a well-sealed container. The shelf life is indicated on the packaging. The total shelf life is three years.

Packaging units
60 tablets
125 tablets

Quality guarantee
Production is in compliance with GMP and HACCP standards. The quality of Plantina products is guaranteed by the Ortho Institute.

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