USE FAT AS FUEL - L-Carnitine is an amino acid derivative used to help fat enter the mitochondria. Without adequate carnitine, fat cannot be used as a fuel source in the body. * RAPID ABSORPTION - L-carnitine tartrate is a stable and moisture-resistant form of L-carnitine. This powder contains 700 mg of L-carnitine tartrate per 1/4 teaspoon, mixes easily in liquids and absorbs rapidly into the body. * SUPPORT FOR VEGETARIANS - L-carnitine occurs naturally in all foods, with animal proteins being the richest sources. Minuscule amounts are present in plant foods. *