high strength carnitine supplement,\'l\' form not synthetic \'d\' form,needs no digesting and is fast absorbed,the grade used in clinical nutrition productscarnitine is a popular supplement widely used by people on plant-based diets, engaged in sport and exercise or on weight loss programmes. the body uses lysine to create the amino acid carnitine in the liver and kidneys. it is then stored in the heart, brain, skeletal muscles and in sperm. it plays an essential role in growth and development and the production of energy by transporting fatty acids into the mitochondria, which are the \'powerhouse\' of the cell. it is here that they are oxidised for the release of energy, which the body uses to power muscle contraction.the main source of carnitine in our diets comes in small amounts from red meat and dairy foods, and our typical daily intake is around 2000mg. each easy to swallow, vegan capsule provides 500mg of carnitine in it\'s ‚¬ëœfree-form\' state which just means that it 100% pure and can be absorbed immediately.we use a grade of carnitine that is suitable for use in clinical nutrition products and the product is manufactured, tested and packed in the uk.