Is Carnitine a food additive?

Carnitine, also known as L-carnitine or Carnitine, is an amino acid that converts fat into energy. The formula C7H15NO3, with a molecular weight of 161.199, CAS No. 541-15-1, appears as a white crystalline or transparent powder, soluble in water, Lye, methanol and ethanol, insoluble in Acetone and Acetate, insoluble in chloroform, etc. .

CARNITINE is an amino acid found naturally in the body, and red meat is a major source of Carnitine, which has no toxic side effects. Different types of Diet contain 5-100 MG of Carnitine, but the average person can only get about 50 mg a day from their diet, and Vegetarians get even less.

Studies have shown that Carnitine can effectively regulate fat metabolism, promote fat oxidation, fundamentally eliminate the body or internal organs of excess fat. And carnitine can effectively promote the decomposition and burning of fat, and produce the corresponding energy, so that the body in the exercise to consume more fat, with a certain weight loss effect.

CARNITINE is a key component of fat metabolism, which promotes the oxidative breakdown of fatty acids into Mitochondria. CARNITINE is said to be a carrier for the transport of fatty acids. During prolonged, intense exercise, carnitine increases the rate at which fat is oxidized, reducing glycogen`s consumption, and slowing fatigue.

The carnitine is now used in medicine, health care and food and has been declared a legal multi use nutrient by Switzerland, France, the United States and the World Health Organization.

The hygienic standard of Food Additive GB2760-1996 stipulates that L-carnitine tartrate can be used in chewing tablets, drinks, capsules, milk powder and milk drinks.

GB 17787-1999[Food additive-l-carnitine"sets out the requirements of food additive Carnitine, test methods, inspection rules, marking, packaging, transportation and storage requirements. Subsequently, the National Standard of food safety GB 1903.13-2016, food nutrient fortifier, carnitine (l-carnitine) , was published, replacing GB 17787-1999 food additive, Carnitine, in 2017-6-23.