Propionyl-L-Carnitine

amino-acid · musculoskeletal · Oral

Propionyl-L-Carnitine, an amino acid. Propionyl ester of L-carnitine — peripheral-tissue-preferring isomer; supports cardiac + skeletal muscle… Oral half-life 4 h.

Propionyl ester of L-carnitine — peripheral-tissue-preferring isomer; supports cardiac + skeletal muscle fatty-acid β-oxidation. Trialed for intermittent claudication + ED with modest effect sizes; popular in cardiovascular biohacker stacks.