L-Carnitine - Carnitine is an ammonium compound. It is derived from two amino acids, namely lysine and methionine. Carnitine is needed to transport fatty acids, when they are removed from the storage in fat cells and used for additional energy. Carnitine used to be labeled Vitamin Bt, the biologically active form is named L-Carnitine. Food sources of carnitine are found in red meat and dairy products, but also in several nuts, seeds, legumes, cereals, pulses, other vegetables and some fruits like bananas. While the weight loss effectiveness of L-Carnitine is still in research, it is a proven fact that it increases the energy metabolism levels and that in elderly persons L-Carnitine significantly improves the neurotransmitter functions. It also improves the bone structure and has substantial antioxidant action.

Vitamin B6 is important to a healthy human diet and is equally important in various metabolic and synthesis functions as well as gene expression.