Carnitine: Genetic Variants Affecting Mitochondrial Energy and Health The Role of l Carnitine in Mitochondria, Prevention of Metabolic Inflexibility and Disease Initiation Medium chain fatty acid oxidation is independent of l carnitine in liver and kidney but not in heart and skeletal muscle American Journal of Physiology Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology American Physiological Society L CARNITINE, (Energy & Fat Metabolism), , WHAT IT DOES, Transports fatty acids into mitochondria, Enables fat to be used for energy, , KEY BENEFITS, Fat Utilisation, Supports fat metabolism during l Carnitine reduces reactive oxygen species endoplasmic reticulum stress and maintains mitochondrial function during autophagy mediated cell apoptosis in perfluorooctanesulfonate treated renal tubular cells Scientific Reports