Weight Loss L Carnitine Powder CAS 541-15-1

I. Overview

1. Chemical Properties
   • Chemical Name: L-carnitine (also known as L-carnitine or Vitamin BT).
   • Chemical Formula: C₇H₁₅NO₃, Molecular Weight: 161.20.
   • Physical Properties: White crystalline or white transparent fine powder, highly soluble in water, ethanol, and methanol, slightly soluble in acetone, and insoluble in ether, benzene, chloroform, and ethyl acetate.
   • Stability: Resistant to temperatures above 200°C, highly hygroscopic.
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2. Physiological Functions
   • Fat Metabolism: Acts as a key substance in the β-oxidation of fatty acids, transporting long-chain fatty acids to the mitochondria for energy production.
   • Energy Supply: Enhances the ability of cardiac muscle cells to oxidize fats, reducing cardiac workload during high-intensity exercise; improves exercise endurance and energy levels.
   • Health Maintenance: Lowers serum total cholesterol and triglycerides, increases high-density lipoprotein, prevents heart disease; reduces lactic acid accumulation, alleviates fatigue; enhances immune function and liver health.
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3. Safety
   • Non-Toxic: Can be synthesized by the human body and obtained through dietary sources such as red meat and dairy products.
   • Suitable Populations: Long-term exercisers, weight controllers, vegetarians, the elderly, and individuals with cardiovascular diseases.

II. Applications

1. Pharmaceuticals
   • Disease Treatment: Used for renal insufficiency, coronary heart disease, primary carnitine deficiency, etc.
   • Drug Adjuncts: Enhances the sensitivity of chemotherapy drugs and improves insulin resistance in diabetic patients.
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2. Nutritional Supplements
   • Weight Loss Products: Promotes fat burning when combined with aerobic exercise, reducing body fat while preserving water and muscle.
   • Sports Nutrition: Enhances athletic performance, delays fatigue, and increases muscle strength.
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3. Food Industry
   • Infant Food: Serves as a nutritional fortifier to promote infant growth and development.
   • Functional Foods: Used in weight-loss foods, athlete foods, and nutritional supplements for the elderly.
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4. Animal Feed
   • Livestock: Improves animal growth performance and meat quality.

III. Mechanism of Action

1. Fat Transport: Transfers long-chain fatty acids from the cytoplasm to the mitochondrial matrix for β-oxidation and energy production.
2. Energy Metabolism: Promotes pyruvate metabolism for energy supply and reduces lactic acid accumulation.
3. Antioxidation: Prevents the production of lipid peroxides during exercise and protects muscle fibers.