Possible Side Effects of L-Carnitine L-Tartrate

Although L-Carnitine L-Tartrate generally regarded as a very safe and effective supplement, there can be some minor side effects. The side effects may:

• Gastrointestinal Tract System

  1. Diarrhea
  2. Nausea and vomiting
  3. Stomach upset
  4. Abdominal cramps
  5. Loss of appetite and weight

  Cardiovascular System

  1. Hypertension
  2. Arrhythmias
  3. Heartburn
  4. Chest pain or angina
  5. ECG (Electrocardiogram) irregularities
  6. Palpitations
  7. Vascular disorder

  Nervous System

  1. Seizures
  2. Hypertonia (stiff and difficult to move body parts due to excess muscle tone)
  3. Insomnia
  4. Paresthesia (burning or prickling sensations on fingers, hands, arms, feet, legs, and even other parts of the body)
  5. Vertigo

  Metabolic System

  1. Hypercalcemia – excess Calcium
  2. Hyperkalemia – excess Potassium
  3. Hypervolemia – excess fluid volume

GRAS Affirmation: Yes

Generally recognized as safe (GRAS) is an American Food and Drug Administration (FDA) designation that a chemical or substance added to food is considered safe by experts, and so is exempted from the usual Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) food additive tolerance requirements. L-Carnitine L-Tartrate is considered safe.

Suggested Dosage

NA.

Special Populations Precaution

There is a lot of concern about diet and nutrition for these population, like Newborns, children, pregnant, sensitive to L-Carnitine L-Tartrate populations. Better consult to your doctor if you would like to intake L-Carnitine L-Tartrate.