Mitochondrial control of fuel switching via carnitine biosynthesis Science L CARNITINE, (Energy & Fat Metabolism), , WHAT IT DOES, Transports fatty acids into mitochondria, Enables fat to be used for energy, , KEY BENEFITS, Fat Utilisation, Supports fat metabolism during Carnitine Molecule of the Month September 2003 Carnitine Metabolism and Its Role in Fatty Acid Oxidation Creative Proteomics From brain to muscle, L Carnitine plays a key role in energy metabolism, endurance, and recovery by supporting efficient fat to energy conversion. Role of L carnitine in oxidative metabolism. CoASH, acetyl CoA; CPT, Download Scientific Diagram