L Carnitine For Fatty Liver [NAFLD] Does It Help? Andy The RD The Importance of the Fatty Acid Transporter L Carnitine in Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) The Importance of the Fatty Acid Transporter L Carnitine in Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) L carnitine is a naturally occurring amino acid structure that is made in the human brain, liver, and kidneys. L carnitine plays a critical role in energy production, as it converts fat into energy. L carnitine promotes liver regeneration after hepatectomy by enhancing lipid metabolism Journal of Translational Medicine Springer Nature Link