L-Carnitine is a compound necessary for energetic metabolism of fatty acids and a strong metabolite accelerating fat burning. The best-known function is to transport long-chain fatty acids into the mitochondria for beta-oxidation. This accelerates and maximizes the effects of lipolysis. L-Carnitine is also a powerful antioxidant with the ability to stabilize biological membranes. Moreover, it is a compound that takes an active part in removing toxins from the body. Its detoxifying effect results from the ability to chelate heavy metals, which are excreted from the body after binding with L-Carnitine.