L-Carnitine
EATLABEL VERDICT
Generally Safe
Verified food additive with low risk profile
0 pts deduction
Overview & Primary Purpose
Molecular shuttle delivering long-chain fatty acids into mitochondria to be burned for metabolic energy.
Official Category: Nutritional Enrichment (영양강화제)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Approved fatty acid beta-oxidation transporter
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United States (FDA)
Approved
FDA GRAS fat burner and cardiac energy
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European Union (EFSA)
분유 필수 첨가 품목
Mandatory in European infant formulas
Commonly Found Foods
Fat-loss effervescent drinkscardio fitness shotsinfant formulas
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Grass-fed beef extract
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