What L-Carnitine is
L-Carnitine is a quaternary ammonium compound. A carrier molecule that transports long-chain fatty acids across the inner mitochondrial membrane for beta-oxidation.
Class and mechanism
L-Carnitine is a quaternary ammonium compound. A carrier molecule that transports long-chain fatty acids across the inner mitochondrial membrane for beta-oxidation.
Where it sits
Ancillary compounds sit alongside a primary compound rather than replacing it. They are usually pharmaceutical products with long established use outside this context.
Others in the ancillary compounds range
L-Carnitine sits in the ancillary compounds group. The compounds below share that grouping, which is the useful starting point when comparing one against another: same group means the comparison is like for like, different group usually means it is not.
| Compound | Class | Listings | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metformin | Biguanide | 2 | £12 |
| Modafinil | Wakefulness-promoting agent | 2 | £20 |
| Clenbuterol | Beta-2 adrenergic agonist | 1 | £35 |
| Yohimbine | Alpha-2 adrenergic antagonist | 1 | £30 |
| Melatonin | Pineal hormone | 1 | £30 |
| Finasteride | 5-alpha-reductase type II inhibitor | 1 | £12 |
Quanta Pharma L Carnitine 30mlout of stock£32
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