The Good - Come in a brown glass jar, not a cheap plastic one. This makes me feel that if they take pride in their packaging, they probably take pride in their product. - The ingredient label tells you exactly what’s inside the capsule and what the capsule is made out of. - I feel that these are effective for me, personally. I have had L-Carnitine supplements before and have a noticeable increase in focus, energy, and mood when I take them on a regular basis. These capsules delivered that same experience for me. The Bad - The price. These are a bit more expensive than other places, including the main brick-and-mortar drug store chains. Conclusion The Country Life L-Carnitine 500g supplement caps are effective for me with the disclaimer that each person’s experience could be different. The size of these is slightly bigger than the average supplement. The inside of the jar has a slight vinegar smell but the capsules are flavorless and I did not have any issues swallowing them. If these weren’t so expensive, I would be happy to buy them. However, you can get these much cheaper from other, more reliable places, including the big drug store chains. Alb Read more

You get a total of 60 of these capsules in one bottle. I like the potent 500 mg dosage. It is a bit on the higher side but so far has not caused me any issues. Also very easy on my digestive system. I am already noticing an increase in my energy levels and my workouts are so much easier to get through. I would say the capsule size is about average. Read more

I've been taking Country Life L-Carnitine for a few weeks now, and while it's always tough to pinpoint exactly what a supplement is doing, I have noticed a subtle but consistent boost in focus and mental clarity. It’s not a dramatic overnight change, but I do feel a bit sharper on the days I take it—especially when I take it earlier in the day. Read more

Nutritional supplements are really difficult to review because there are so many variables in testing them, but after two weeks of consistent use of this Country Life L-Carnitine with Vitamin B-6 my husband said he has noticed less brain fog and more energy with no change in his diet, hydration, activity level or sleep. That is the only “scientific” proof of efficacy we can reasonably offer. We were interested in the manufacture location of this supplement. Country Life is a good brand that’s been around for a long time, so even though the bottle did not say “Made in the USA” I did a some digging and discovered the following at AllAmerican.org : “Almost all Country Life vitamins are manufactured in the USA out of their Hauppauge, New York factory. However, Country Life manufactures a few products in other countries and sources some ingredients globally, although does work with a lot of U.S. suppliers.” I don’t know what ingredients are sourced, but apparently this is quite common in the vitamins and supplement industry. Because of this unknown, we reduced our rating by one star. Perhaps a little more disclosure would be a good idea. In terms of cost, we always view nutritional supplements as an investment and this one would be about $15/month per person if ordering via Subscribe & Save. My husband plans to continue taking them for the next 60 days and will order again provided his results remain consistent. So far so good! Read more

If you've already decided that you'll be taking L-Carnitine then you've found a reputable source - Country Life is a good brand that has been around for a long time and can be trusted. I cannot emphasize enough how important it is that you find a trusted source for your supplements (or any consumables), especially when looking online, there are -many- shady and dubious supplement brands out there that -cannot- be trusted. You wouldn't know that by looking at the websites or based on the price; I spent many hours over the course of weeks tracking down the business licenses and filings for numerous supplement companies (most states have online databases through the Secretary of State). What I found was that many of them were only months old, or had lapsed licenses. The worst company I found had been started by a notorious individual who had started over a thousand businesses and been featured in an article entitled "Rocky Mountain Lie" published in The Nation, after they defrauded customers out of millions of dollars. Even after vetting companies for basic standards of honesty, many either don't have Certificates of Analysis (CoA) or the lab's who have done the analysis are themselves not credible (the labs need to meet standards as well). It's a rather bleak landscape once you begin to investigate, which is why it is so important to purchase supplements from reputable companies like Country Life. Now, if you are trying to decide whether or not to take L-Carnitine, my advice would be to talk to your primary care provider about it. There is a ton of anecdotal evidence that L-Carnitine can help in workout and weight loss routines, improving recovery after workouts and positively affecting metabolism. There is also some clinical evidence to back up those anecdotal stories. However, there is also evidence that L-Carnitine supplementation can elevate fasting plasma TMAO, a compound which is believed to be pro-artherogenic, which could contribute to coronary artery disease. All of which is to say again, it would be wise to consult your doctor before beginning L-Carnitine supplementation. Read more