Proof.Fit

L-Carnitine

19 benefits mapped to clinical evidence across supplements.

Benefit Evidence

Main Effects
Heart health

Heart injury/function: ↓ injury

Rhythm/autonomic: ↓ arrhythmias

Strong
7,740
Fertility

Sperm quality, pregnancy

Erectile function, PDE5

Strong
7,498
Metabolism

Nerve pain +39%

Insulin resistance -48%

Liver enzymes -71%

Strong
6,043
Blood circulation

↑ flow, walking

↓ BP, inflammation

Strong
3,565
Immune support

Inflammation↓, immunity↑

Mortality↓, immunity↑

Strong
2,225
Endurance

Endurance time +45%

Walking distance +73%

Strong
2,214
Energy & Fatigue

Fatigue ↓, cognition ↑

Exercise capacity ↑

Strong
1,772
Workout performance

Endurance/walking +11%

Fatigue/energy +40%

Strong
2,132
Liver support

Ammonia/encephalopathy improved

ALT/liver function improved

Strong
2,179
Weight management

Weight/fat loss

−4.6 kg

Improved satiety/metabolism

Strong
2,231
Mood balance

Mood: depression↓

Mood: anhedonia↓

Mood: fatigue↓

Strong
1,443
Mental clarity

Memory/attention +

Mental fatigue -

+29% cognition

Strong
1,347
Focus & concentration

Attention/memory +significant

Fatigue/cognition +MMSE

Reaction time only

Strong
1,527
Blood sugar

Lower glucose/insulin

Restored flexibility

+24% carnitine

Strong
1,425
Cell health

Energy metabolism + cell protection

−55% glycogen use

Organ function, survival

Strong
953
Healthy aging

Fatigue/cognition +MMSE

Muscle/fat/body comp

Moderate
905
Muscle soreness

Muscle damage/soreness ↓

Pain/soreness ↓ 21.8%

Moderate
715
Fat burn

Fat burn ↑; RQ↓

Fat mobilization ↑; ketones ↑

Fat mass ↓, muscle ↑

Moderate
507
Exercise recovery

Recovery damage ↓

Recovery fatigue ↓

Moderate
473