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Old 09-23-2013, 12:42 AM
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Carnitine does come in liquid form. Back when it was only on RX it was called Carnitor and was designed for children (who had mitochondrial problems).

You can get it for less money online typically.
Now brand has it, affordably. Sigma Tau is the main manufacturer for the RX and some OTC the carnitine out there. Theirs originally was the fumarate salt. (the more common version is tartrate).

Carnitine has limited absorption in the GI tract.

Here is a monograph on it:
http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/infocente...uts/carnitine/
This link discusses oral absorption % etc.

iherb.com has many choices for carnitine. Jarrow, NOW, are two quality companies with reasonable prices.
Amazon now also offers several carnitine choices. The acetyl form has been used for neuropathy more often.
Start a 250mg a day and work up to 2grams (2000mg) a day in divided doses.
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