Is Carnitine vegetarian?

Carnitine is a quaternary ammonium compound involved in fatty acid metabolism, transporting long-chain fatty acids into mitochondria for energy production; it is naturally synthesized by the human body and can be produced synthetically or via fermentation for cosmetic and dietary use.

An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.

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