Also known as: Carnitine, Levocarnitine, Acetyl-L-carnitine
| Source | Halal Ruling |
|---|---|
| Synthetic | Halal — chemically synthesized |
| Fermentation | Halal — produced by microbial fermentation |
| Animal Tissue | Varies — if extracted from animal tissue, depends on halal status of the animal |
L-carnitine is an amino acid derivative naturally found in meat (particularly red meat). Commercial L-carnitine can be produced synthetically, by microbial fermentation, or extracted from animal tissue. The synthetic and fermentation-derived forms are halal. Most commercial L-carnitine in supplements and energy drinks is synthetically produced.
Listed as 'L-carnitine', 'carnitine', 'levocarnitine', or 'acetyl-L-carnitine'.