L-Canitine Faq's

The MAH® content of the L-Carnitine is critical; it acts as a carrier assisting the absorption of the L-Carnitine.

L-Carnitine is an amino acid that is naturally made in the liver. It helps reduce lactic acid in the muscle and uses fat to burn as energy. By supplementing with L-Carnitine horses are able to increase stamina and lessen recovery time. Since L-Carnitine helps utilize fat as energy horses body tone becomes more refined.

Nupafeed® L-Carnitine Daily Liquid is a clear liquid that goes on the daily feed. Its odor is faint and only small amounts are required so fussy feeders normally do not notice.

Nupafeed® L-Carnitine Concentrate Oral Pastes contain the same liquid but it is stronger and more concentrate making them ideal for use in competition. The paste is given orally in the same way you would a wormer paste.

The benefits of Nupafeed® L-Carnitine Daily Liquid should be seen 1-2 weeks after you start feeding the product but absorption time is quite long. This supplements works faster on those with a high percentage body fat and on those in work as the work enables the L-Carnitine to circulate thoroughly. We recommend that the liquid be fed twice a day to maintain a constant level in the body.

No. Nupafeed® L-Carnitine Daily Liquid is entirely safe; your horse will excrete what he does not use through urine or sweat.

Yes. It will not react or interfere with any other medication or supplements you may be giving your horse.

No. Nupafeed® L-Carnitine Daily Liquid is formulated not to increase the anxiety of your horse by adding Nupafeed® unique magnesium MAH®. Improvements will be seen in stamina without compromising behavior.

L-Carnitine improves the efficiency of energy turn over by mobilizing fat stores, making glucose readily available in the cells to make energy. During hard work, normal glucose metabolism often does not provide enough energy and other substrates are used. Improving glucose metabolism not only spares these other substrates which are required for muscle growth and repair, but also reduces the number of harmful toxins produced during hard work so less muscle damage occurs.

Yes. L-Carnitine has been proven to improve parameters of sperm formation and motility in many species including equines.

Nupafeed® Supplements have a 2.5 year shelf life. We suggest keeping all supplements out of direct sunlight and to not be stored in a horse trailer for an extended period of time.