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 Practice recommendations for the use of L Carnitine in dialysis related carnitine disorder National Kidney Foundation Carnitine Consensus Conference ScienceDirect 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. 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.