L-Carnitine 1,000 MG Highly Absorbable Fat Metabolism* NOW® L-Carnitine Liquid has all of the properties of carnitine in a highly absorbable liquid form. Carnitine is a non-essential amino acid that helps to maintain overall good health by facilitating the transfer of fatty acid groups into the mitochondrial membrane for cellular energy production.* It naturally occurs in red meat and other animal-source foods, but we recommend supplementation to obtain optimal levels of this excellent amino acid. NOW® L-Carnitine is the purest form, clinically tested, and vegetarian (non-animal sourced).