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L-Carnitine Plus Raspberry Ketones Raspberry Ketones Ingredients & Drug Interactions

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L-Carnitine Plus Raspberry Ketones Raspberry Ketones label
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Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
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First and foremost: checking L-Carnitine Plus Raspberry Ketones Raspberry Ketones against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

L-Carnitine Plus Raspberry Ketones Raspberry Ketones is a dietary supplement by Top Secret Nutrition with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for exercise performance and recovery, heart health, weight management.Based on those ingredients, 191 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Raspberry Ketones, L-Carnitine. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of L-Carnitine Plus Raspberry Ketones Raspberry Ketones by Top Secret Nutrition

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 2 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains 2 active ingredients: L-carnitine and raspberry ketone. L-carnitine is an amino acid your body uses to convert fat into energy and is effective for L-carnitine deficiency; it may also help with high cholesterol, heart failure, and chest pain, though the evidence for those uses is still being studied.

Raspberry ketone is a compound from raspberries studied for weight management and hair loss, but we don't yet have enough reliable evidence to confirm it works for either. The capsule also contains inactive ingredients—gelatin, silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, and microcrystalline cellulose—which are binders and fillers used to make the capsule hold its shape.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: support body fat reduction and fat burning.
  • We looked for evidence on: Obesity, Metabolic syndrome, Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), Athletic performance, Weight management — and 3 related terms.
  • The closest evidence on file: L-carnitine is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Athletic performance (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: L-carnitine is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), Obesity, Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), Metabolic syndrome.
  • Also on file: Raspberry Ketone is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Obesity.

L-carnitine is effective for treating L-carnitine deficiency. For other uses—high cholesterol, congestive heart failure, and angina—the evidence suggests it may help, though more research is needed to be certain.

Raspberry ketone's effectiveness for obesity and hair loss (alopecia areata) hasn't been established well enough to rate. The evidence we have isn't strong enough to say whether it actually works for these conditions.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient L-carnitine Raspberry Ketone

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 2 of the 2 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 2 of 2.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 2 of 2.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

L-carnitine is generally well tolerated at typical doses, but high doses can cause stomach upset, nausea, diarrhea, and a distinctive fishy body odor. Abdominal cramps, heartburn, and reduced appetite also occur.

Seizures are rare but have been reported. There isn't enough reliable safety data to recommend L-carnitine without medical supervision.

Raspberry ketone has very limited human safety data, especially at high supplement doses. Although it's used safely in foods, case reports link it to heart palpitations, elevated blood pressure, and in one rare case, a serious heart rhythm problem.

Pregnancy safety data is not available—avoid it during pregnancy. For breastfeeding, safety information is lacking, so it should not be used while nursing.

For L-carnitine specifically during pregnancy, there's not enough data either way; lactation is rated as possibly safe.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient L-carnitine Raspberry Ketone

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 2 of the 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — L-carnitine, Raspberry Ketone.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 191 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before taking this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you're on warfarin or similar blood thinners (acenocoumarol), thyroid hormone replacement, or stimulant medications—these are Moderate-severity interactions. This product could either boost or block how those drugs work, potentially putting you at risk.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

L-carnitine is a solid choice if you have a confirmed L-carnitine deficiency or want to explore its possible benefits for heart health and cholesterol. Raspberry ketone's role is less clear—it's added to support weight management, but the evidence isn't there yet.

The bigger concern is that together these ingredients interact with blood thinners, thyroid medications, and stimulant drugs. Before you start, check your current medications with your doctor or pharmacist.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 25, 2013.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about L-Carnitine Plus Raspberry Ketones Raspberry Ketones, straight from the product label.

Brand Top Secret Nutrition
Barcode (UPC) 858311002479
Net contents 60 Liquid Cap(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 25, 2013
DSLD ID 17544
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
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Supplement Facts

The label details for L-Carnitine Plus Raspberry Ketones Raspberry Ketones by Top Secret Nutrition, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
858311002479
IngredientAmount% DV
L-Carnitine500 mg--
Raspberry Ketones100 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose

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Label statements
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General Statements

Raspberries contain many bioactive constituents beneficial for health. One particular constituent, 4-(4-hydroxyphenyl) butan-2-one appears to have the potential to support body fat reduction by increasing norepinephrine-induced lipolysis. Research advocates that enhancing lipolysis may augment glycerol release, increasing the translocation of hormone sensitive lipase (HSL) in fat cells, and increasing brown adipose tissue, known to increase thermogenesis and oxidation of body fat.

Liquid Capsules

L-CARNITINE is a naturally occurring amino acid which plays a vital role in the metabolism of fat. It functions as a transporter of fatty acids into the mitochondria, the metabolic furnace of the cell. It has been established that an adequate supply of L-carnitine is necessary for the maintenance of good health and energy. L-carnitine transports long-chain fatty acids across the mitochondrial membrane to be metabolized. L-carnitine aids in the release of stored body fat, called triglycerides, into the bloodstream for energy.

Unique Fat Burning Formula

- Provides Metabolic Energy - Transports Fatty Acids To Muscle Tissue - Helps Support Body Fat Reduction - Helps Stimulate Fat Oxidation - Improves Thermogenesis

L-CARNITINE PLUS RASPBERRY KETONES

Data on File

METABOLIC ENHANCER

Brand IP Statement(s)

RASPBERRY KETONES (Razberi-k(R)) is a ketone unique to the raspberry.

Razberi-k(R) is a registered trademark of Integrity Nutraceuticals, Inc.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

DIRECTIONS: Take 1-2 capsules on a full or empty stomach 1-3 times a day, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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MADE IN USA (image)

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FDA Statement of Identity

DIETARY SUPPLEMENT

Precautions

WARNINGS: KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. Not for use by individuals under the age of 18.

Do not use if pregnant or nursing.

Do not exceed recommended dosage. Always consult a physician prior to using any dietary supplement.

ALLERGEN WARNING: This product was produced in a facility that may also process ingredients containing milk, egg, soybeans, fish, shellfish, treenuts, and peanuts.

Storage

STORAGE CONDITIONS: Store in a cool dry place.

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L-Carnitine Plus Raspberry Ketones Raspberry Ketones label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in L-Carnitine Plus Raspberry Ketones Raspberry Ketones by Top Secret Nutrition

These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

L-Carnitine

Interacts with
19 drugs
500 mg per serving

L-carnitine is a compound your body makes naturally and also gets from foods like meat. It helps cells turn fat into energy, and supplements are most...

L-Carnitine monograph & interactions

Raspberry Ketones

Interacts with
174 drugs
100 mg per serving

Raspberry ketone is a natural aroma compound found in red raspberries that is heavily marketed for weight loss, but there is no good human evidence th...

Raspberry Ketones monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

L-Carnitine Plus Raspberry Ketones Raspberry Ketones by Top Secret Nutrition Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Raspberry Ketones 174
L-Carnitine 19

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in L-Carnitine Plus Raspberry Ketones Raspberry Ketones interact with 191 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

2 of the 2 ingredients in L-Carnitine Plus Raspberry Ketones Raspberry Ketones interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Raspberry Ketones L-Carnitine

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in L-Carnitine Plus Raspberry Ketones Raspberry Ketones with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Raspberry Ketones2 drug types · 174 drugs

Stimulant Drugs

Theoretically, raspberry ketone might increase the risk of adverse cardiovascular effects with stimulant drugs.
Structurally, raspberry ketone resembles synephrine, a known stimulant agent. Heart palpitations, elevated blood pressure, coronary vasospasm, pulseless electrical activity arrest, and resistant polymorphic ventricular tachycardia have been reported in patients taking raspberry ketone.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Warfarin (Coumadin)

Theoretically, raspberry ketone might increase warfarin dose requirements.
In one case report, a patient taking warfarin 55 mg per week had a decrease in INR over a period of one month while taking raspberry ketone 250 mg daily. A warfarin dose increase to 70 mg per week was necessary to maintain a therapeutic INR while taking raspberry ketone. The mechanism for this potential interaction is not known.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Raspberry Ketones full monograph & interactions

L-Carnitine3 drug types · 19 drugs

Acenocoumarol (Sintrom)

Theoretically, L-carnitine might increase the anticoagulant effects of acenocoumarol.
L-carnitine might enhance the anticoagulant effects of acenocoumarol, an oral anticoagulant similar to warfarin, but shorter-acting. There are at least two case reports of INR elevation with concomitant use. In one case, a 33-year-old male with a previously stable INR had an elevated INR of 4.65 after L-carnitine was started and continued for 10 weeks. INR normalized after discontinuation of the L-carnitine-containing product.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Thyroid Hormone

Theoretically, L-carnitine might decrease the effectiveness of thyroid hormone replacement.
L-carnitine appears to act as a peripheral thyroid hormone antagonist by inhibiting entry of thyroid hormone into the nucleus of cells. Taking L-carnitine also seems to diminish some of the symptoms of hyperthyroidism.

Likelihood Probable Evidence B
Warfarin (Coumadin)

Theoretically, L-carnitine might increase the anticoagulant effects of warfarin.
L-carnitine might increase the anticoagulant effects of acenocoumarol, a shorter-acting oral anticoagulant similar to warfarin. There is not enough information to know whether this interaction occurs with L-carnitine and warfarin.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
L-Carnitine full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for L-Carnitine Plus Raspberry Ketones Raspberry Ketones, from the product label.

Top Secret Nutrition

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Name
Top Secret Nutrition
Street Address
11341 Interchange Circle South
City
Miramar
State
Florida
ZipCode
33025
Phone Number
(877)-633-3830
Web Address
www.topsecretnutrition.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

L-Carnitine Plus Raspberry Ketones Raspberry Ketones by Top Secret Nutrition: Common Questions

Does L-Carnitine Plus Raspberry Ketones Raspberry Ketones by Top Secret Nutrition interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, L-Carnitine Plus Raspberry Ketones Raspberry Ketones has a known interaction with 191 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
L-Carnitine Plus Raspberry Ketones Raspberry Ketones contains 2 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Will this interact with my warfarin (Coumadin)?
Yes—both ingredients may affect warfarin. L-carnitine might increase its blood-thinning effect, raising your bleeding risk, while raspberry ketone might require you to take a higher warfarin dose. There's even a case report of someone needing a dose increase from 55 mg to 70 mg weekly while on this product. Don't start without checking with your doctor or pharmacist first.
Can I take this if I'm on thyroid medication?
L-carnitine may reduce how well your thyroid replacement therapy works by blocking hormone absorption into your cells. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before combining them, especially if you've recently adjusted your thyroid dose.
What side effects should I watch for?
L-carnitine commonly causes stomach upset, nausea, diarrhea, and abdominal pain; a fishy body odor has also been reported. Raspberry ketone is less studied but has been linked in case reports to heart palpitations, elevated blood pressure, and shakiness. Stop and contact your doctor if you notice any heart-related symptoms.
Is it safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Not enough safety data exists for either ingredient during pregnancy—avoid it. During breastfeeding, L-carnitine is rated as possibly safe, but raspberry ketone should not be used. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what's right for you.
Does this actually help with weight loss?
Raspberry ketone's effectiveness for weight loss hasn't been established in our data. L-carnitine may help with cholesterol and heart health, but the evidence is still being studied. This product isn't proven to work for weight management.

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The Full Monographs Behind L-Carnitine Plus Raspberry Ketones Raspberry Ketones’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

L-carnitine

Interacts with 19 drugs

L-carnitine is a compound your body makes naturally and also gets from foods like meat. It helps cells turn fat into energy, and supplements are most clearly useful for people with a true ca...

Read the full L-carnitine monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Raspberry Ketone

Interacts with 174 drugs

Raspberry ketone is a natural aroma compound found in red raspberries that is heavily marketed for weight loss, but there is no good human evidence that it helps people lose weight. Most cla...

Read the full Raspberry Ketone monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

L-Carnitine Plus Raspberry Ketones Raspberry Ketones's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 45 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

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