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L-Carnitine Power Ingredients & Drug Interactions

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L-Carnitine Power 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
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking L-Carnitine Power 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 Power is a dietary supplement by SAN with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for exercise performance and recovery, heart health, weight management.Based on those ingredients, 19 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are 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 Power by SAN

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 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

L-Carnitine Power contains one active ingredient: L-carnitine, an amino acid your body uses to help convert fat into energy and support heart and muscle function. The capsule also contains inactive ingredients—hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, calcium carbonate, silicon dioxide, and magnesium stearate—which are fillers and binders that help the capsule hold its shape and contents.

Does it work?

Strong evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Strong

Clinical evidence supports at least one of this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: cellular energy production and fat metabolism.
  • We looked for evidence on: Athletic performance, Exercise-induced muscle damage, Exercise-induced muscle soreness, L-carnitine deficiency, Cachexia, Sarcopenia — and 4 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: L-carnitine is rated "Effective" for L-carnitine deficiency (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: L-carnitine is rated "Possibly Effective" for Congestive heart failure (CHF).
  • Also on file: L-carnitine is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Athletic performance, Cachexia, Cancer-related fatigue, Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and more.

L-carnitine is effective for treating L-carnitine deficiency. It's possibly effective for high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), congestive heart failure (CHF), and angina (chest pain from reduced blood flow to the heart).

If you're taking this for one of those conditions, understand that the evidence supports benefit but isn't as strong as for deficiency—talk with your doctor about whether it's the right choice for you.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient L-carnitine

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 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • 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. The most common side effects are stomach upset—including abdominal cramps, pain, diarrhea, heartburn, nausea, and reduced appetite—and a fishy-smelling body odor.

High doses increase the risk of these digestive effects. Seizures are rare but have been reported.

There isn't enough reliable safety data for this supplement, so use only under medical supervision. During pregnancy, there isn't enough data to know whether L-carnitine is safe, so talk with your doctor before taking it if you're pregnant.

While breastfeeding, it's possibly safe, but safety data is limited—check with your doctor or pharmacist before using it.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient L-carnitine

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?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — L-carnitine.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 19 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 L-Carnitine Power, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you use blood thinners (anticoagulants)—particularly warfarin (Coumadin) or acenocoumarol (Sintrom)—because L-carnitine may increase their effect and raise bleeding risk. Also double-check if you take thyroid hormone replacement, since L-carnitine might reduce how well it works.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with clinical evidence supporting its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

L-Carnitine Power may help if you have an L-carnitine deficiency or are exploring support for heart health or cholesterol, but it interacts with blood thinners and thyroid medications in ways that could reduce their effectiveness or increase bleeding risk. If you take warfarin, acenocoumarol, or thyroid hormone, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting—you may need monitoring or a dose adjustment.

For anyone else, discuss it with your healthcare provider to make sure it's right for your situation.

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

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 25, 2018.

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 Power, straight from the product label.

Brand SAN
Barcode (UPC) 672898440055
Net contents 60 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 25, 2018
DSLD ID 175419
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for L-Carnitine Power by SAN, 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:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
672898440055
IngredientAmount% DV
L-Carnitine500 mg--

Other ingredients: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Calcium Carbonate, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Recommended Use: Take 1 capsule up to three times daily with water and preferably with meals.

Storage

Storage Instructions: Protect from heat and freezing. Keep away from local space heat sources such as space heaters and radiators. Do not expose to direct sunlight or leave in vehicle exposed to sunlight. Do not allow exposure to high humidity (above 65%). Keep container tightly closed when not in use.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Description: L-Carnitine Power is a modified amino acid that supports cellular energy production by assisting in the transport of fat into the mitochondria where it is oxidized and converted into ATP (chemical energy for the cell). L-Carnitine Power is highly bioavailable which helps to maintain healthy cellular energy metabolism.

General Statements

L-Carnitine is found primarily in red meats which means vegetarians may need to supplement it to ensure healthy levels in their bodies.

SAN products are manufactured under GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) standards with stringent quality control guidelines. Additionally, each lot produced by SAN is independently tested for purity and potency by HPLC analysis to ensure only the highest quality ingredients in our innovative formulas.

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Formulation

SAN's L-Carnitine is manufactured in a laboratory via synthesis and thus considered ideal for vegetarians due to the absence of any animal sources or by-products.

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.

Formula

Featuring research proven L-Carnitine L-Tartrate

Seals/Symbols

GMP Certified GMP Manufactured GMP Certified Facility

HPLC & FTIR Tested Quality Approved

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Precautions

Manufactured in a facility that also processes egg, shellfish, fish, soy, peanuts, tree nuts and milk ingredients.

Keep away from local space heat sources such as space heaters and radiators. Do not expose to direct sunlight or leave in vehicle exposed to sunlight. Do not allow exposure to high humidity (above 65%).

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L-Carnitine Power label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in L-Carnitine Power by SAN

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

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

L-Carnitine

Interacts with
19 drugs
500 mg per serving Form: L-Carnitine L-Tartrate

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

Other (inactive) ingredients: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Calcium Carbonate, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

L-Carnitine Power by SAN Drug Interactions

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Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in L-Carnitine Power interact with 19 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in L-Carnitine Power interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. L-Carnitine

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

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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 Power, from the product label.

SAN

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Name
San Corporation
City
Oxnard
State
CA
ZipCode
93030
Phone Number
(888) 519-9300
Web Address
www.sann.net
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L-Carnitine Power by SAN: Common Questions

Does L-Carnitine Power by SAN interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, L-Carnitine Power has a known interaction with 19 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
L-Carnitine Power contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism 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.
What is L-carnitine and what does it do in my body?
L-carnitine is an amino acid—a building block of protein—that helps your body convert fat into energy and supports your heart and muscle function. Your body makes some on its own, but supplementing can help if you don't have enough or if you're looking to support heart health.
What are the most common side effects?
Stomach upset is the main concern: abdominal cramps, pain, diarrhea, heartburn, nausea, and loss of appetite. A fishy-smelling body odor has also been reported. These are more likely at higher doses. Seizures are rare but have occurred.
Is L-Carnitine Power safe to take while I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
During pregnancy, there isn't enough data to know whether it's safe—talk with your doctor first. While breastfeeding, it's possibly safe, but safety data is limited, so check with your doctor or pharmacist before using it.
Does L-carnitine actually work for weight loss or energy?
The data we have shows L-carnitine is effective for treating L-carnitine deficiency and possibly effective for heart and cholesterol issues. Evidence for weight loss or general energy isn't in our data, so talk with your doctor about whether it's the right fit for your goals.
Why is there a fish smell associated with L-carnitine?
A fish-like body odor is a known side effect of L-carnitine supplementation. It's not dangerous, but it's something to be aware of, especially at higher doses.
Can L-carnitine affect my heart health?
The research is mixed. While high natural levels of L-carnitine in your blood are tied to heart disease risk, taking L-carnitine as a supplement actually appears to support heart health—studies show it's linked to lower risk of death from all causes and fewer heart rhythm problems. Always discuss it with your doctor as part of your overall heart care plan.

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The Full Monographs Behind L-Carnitine Power’s Ingredients

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

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L-carnitine

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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...

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L-Carnitine Power'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.

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The 41 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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