L-Carnitine Base, CAS# 541-15-1, is a quaternary ammonium compound manufactured through chemical synthesis, available as white fluid powder. L-Carnitine Base is widely used as nutritional supplements. It is widely accepted as safe food additive in many countries.
No significant side effects reported.
As L-Carnitine Base is widely known as safe, there is no limit on dosage of intake. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of L-Carnitine Base for long period.
Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
There is no evidence that L-Carnitine Base could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use L-Carnitine Base in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of L-Carnitine Base for long period in food for newborns or pregnant.
Generally recognized as safe(GRAS) is a FDA designation that a specific substance or ingredient is generally considered safe by experts, and so is exempted from the usual Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) food additive tolerance requirements. L-Carnitine Base is considered safe by FDA according to existing data and granted GRAS status.
No breaking news or public health crises reported about L-Carnitine Base reported up to now.
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