Selective inhibition of OCTN2 is more effective than inhibition of gamma butyrobetaine dioxygenase to decrease the availability of l carnitine and to reduce myocardial infarct size ScienceDirect If you are like a lot of people, you may have never heard of carnitine but this important nutrient is critical for our body's ability to optimally burn fat required for energy. The Role of L Carnitine in Kidney Disease and Related Metabolic Dysfunctions The effects of L carnitine on renal function and gene expression of caspase 9 and Bcl 2 in monosodium glutamateinduced rats BMC Nephrology Springer Nature Link