One capsule contains 504 mg of pure L-carnitine, which is less than a third of the lower limit of the clinically studied range for weight management (1.8-4 g/day, Pooyandjoo et al., 2016). This doesn't mean the dose is useless, but realistically expect a smaller additional effect than with products offering higher doses. If your primary goal is weight management and you want a dose closer to the scientifically studied values, look for products with 1.8 g of L-carnitine or more per daily dose.

It's true that this product's label does not explicitly warn pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers, whereas most comparable products in this category do. This is a labeling shortcoming, not proof that the product has been shown to be safe for these groups. Since there is generally insufficient clinical data on the safety of supplementing with L-carnitine in this form and dose for pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers, we recommend consulting a doctor or gynecologist before use in these cases, regardless of whether a warning is stated on the label.

No, the capsule is made from bovine gelatin (of animal origin), with added yellow iron oxide colorant, so the product is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans. If you're looking for L-carnitine in a form suitable for a vegetarian or vegan diet, look for products in our range that are explicitly labeled as suitable for vegetarians/vegans, such as tablet products with a plant-based coating.

740 mg is the mass of the whole salt, L-carnitine tartrate, while 504 mg represents the actual, 'pure' L-carnitine content within that salt – the remaining mass is the bound tartrate component. For comparison with scientifically studied daily doses (1.8-4 g/day of pure L-carnitine, Pooyandjoo et al., 2016), the relevant value is 504 mg. This kind of separate listing of the salt mass and the pure active substance is actually an example of good labeling transparency practice, as it allows you to make a more accurate comparison with other products.