How to Use carnitine in a Sentence

carnitine

noun
  • Some of the nutrients in meat such as carnitine, L-arginine, and zinc may help with blood flow.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2022
  • Neither is against doping rules, although amounts of L-carnitine greater than 50 milliliters within a six-hour period are.
    — Ken Goe, OregonLive.com, 4 July 2017
  • The lawsuit says the coach called the substance Carnitor, a diet supplement used to treat low blood levels of carnitine.
    — David Woods, IndyStar, 4 Oct. 2022
  • The supplement that started it all, L-carnitine, was not banned and not considered off limits if infused at amounts of 50 milliliters or less.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 2 Oct. 2019
  • The supplement that started it all, L-carnitine, was neither banned nor considered off limits if infused at amounts of 50 milliliters or less.
    — Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2019
  • This process requires enzymes called carnitine palmitoyltransferase I and II.
    — Jon Goodwin, Discover Magazine, 1 Dec. 2022
  • This unique formula includes ginkgo biloba, bacopa monnieri, l-theanine, as well as phosphatidylserine and acetyl-l carnitine.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Jan. 2023
  • Energy drinks with caffeine may also have other ingredients like taurine, guarana, ginseng and L-carnitine.
    — Dr. Mark Corkins, Boston Herald, 14 Sep. 2025
  • The report alleges Ritzenhein received a larger L-carnitine infusion than is allowed because of the amount of time the infusion took.
    — Ken Goe, OregonLive.com, 19 May 2017
  • Ingredients like l-carnitine and white kidney bean extract have also received tentative support from food safety authorities.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 4 Dec. 2022
  • While some studies show promise, other results are mixed due to poor sample selection and controls, and more rigorous research is necessary to discover how effective carnitine is at promoting fat loss.
    — Dallas News, 20 May 2022
  • Pairing 900 mg of broad-spectrum CBD with acetyl-L carnitine, melatonin, and chamomile, these treats are tops for providing calming relief for dogs who need it most.
    — Dallas News, 17 Sep. 2022
  • Energy drinks, while sporting much less sugar than their rivals, contain potentially dangerous stimulants such as caffeine, guarana, taurine, ginseng, l-carnitine and creatine.
    — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 23 June 2020
  • But, most importantly, it’s filled with L-carnitine, which, just like caffeine, can temporarily minimize the appearance of cellulite, thanks to its fat-dehydrating properties.
    — Chloe Metzger, Marie Claire, 24 Oct. 2017
  • Brandi has carnitine-acylcarnitine translocase (CACT) deficiency, a serious condition where her body cannot use certain types of fats as a source of energy.
    — Ashley Killough and Ed Lavandera, CNN, 1 Dec. 2020
  • Among other allegations, Salazar and Brown are accused of possessing and trafficking testosterone gel and using infusions of a supplement called L-carnitine that can greatly enhance athletic performance.
    — oregonlive, 27 Dec. 2019
  • Add foods and high-quality supplements such as turmeric, omega-3s, vitamin B12, ginkgo biloba, phosphatidylserine, citicoline and acetyl-l-carnitine to enhance mental clarity and cognitive function.
    — Serena Poon, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2021
  • His penalty stemmed from violations that included trafficking in testosterone, tampering with the doping control process and administering improper infusions of L-carnitine, a naturally occurring substance that converts fat into energy.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2019

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