L-Carnitine mixed with vitamins

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I have had a great deal of trouble in recent months when adding
L-Carnitine to my mix of supplements and vitamins. It seems to cause a bad (chemical) body odor and really smelly urine. When I quit taking just the L-Carnitine, the problem vanishes almost instantly. I've been taking 500 mg twice a day. Any suggestions?

Dr. Kaiser replies:

L-Carnitine is an amino acid that helps move fatty acids across the
membranes of cells and the mitochondria. These fatty acids can then be used as a fuel source thereby providing the cells of the nervous system, and the body as a whole, with additional energy that can be used for immune support and healing.

The form of carnitine that I recommend is Acetyl L-Carnitine. After careful research, I have come to the conclusion that this form is more beneficial and able to be used by the cells of the body.

I am not aware of Acetyl L-Carnitine producing a bad body odor but it can produce a smell to the urine that is similar to that produced after one consumes asparagus (a kind of a sulfur-like odor). This is nothing to be concerned about and is should be expected.

Thank you for your question.

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