Propionyl-L-Carnitine

• What other names is Propionyl-l-carnitine known by?
• What is Propionyl-l-carnitine?
• How does Propionyl-l-carnitine work?
• Are there safety concerns?
• Are there any interactions with medications?
• Dosing considerations for Propionyl-l-carnitine.

What other names is Propionyl-l-carnitine known by?

Glycine Propionyl-L-Carnitine HCl, Glycine Propionyl-L-Carnitine Hydrochloride, L-carnitine Propionyl, LPC, PLC, Propionil-L-Carnitina, Propionylcarnitine.

What is Propionyl-l-carnitine?

Propionyl-L-carnitine is an amino acid (a protein component) that is naturally produced in the body.

Possibly Effective for...

• Poor circulation that causes leg pain while walking (intermittent claudication).
• Chest pain (angina).
• Congestive heart failure.
• A type of heart disease called chronic ischemic heart disease.
• Treating symptoms of age-related testosterone deficiency ("male menopause").
• Erection problems in men with diabetes.
• Peyronie's disease (an increase in fibrous tissue in the penis).

Insufficient Evidence to Rate Effectiveness for...

• Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), circulatory problems caused by diabetes, and other conditions.

Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate (detailed description of each of the ratings).