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Carnitine (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Levocarnitine; Torutilin; vitamin T

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Carnitine (carnitine) is a natural betaine found in animal tissues. Carnitine is a vitaminoid for insects (so-called mealworm factor). Carnitine serves as a trans-protein that introduces long-chain fatty acids into the cell. Fatty acids can only be transported through the mitochondrial membranes bound to L-carnitine. Carnitine used in cosmetic products cleans the body surface. Furthermore, the preparation increases the formation of foam.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer