"Carnitine is important for providing energy to muscles. It carries fatty acids into the mitochondria of each cell, where they are oxidized and stored as ATP, a prime energy fuel. It also helps oxidize amino acids when necessary, and may be involved in prostaglandin production. L-carnitine l-tartrate is a more stable form of l-carnitine. Gelatin capsule contents are suitable for vegetarians and hypoallergenic."