PEZ Candy Flavors Come to VMI Sports L-Carnitine For Major Metabolic Support

VMI Sports expands their PEZ Candy collaboration with L-Carnitine 3000 and L-Carnitine 1500 Heat. Pure metabolic support vs thermogenic fat burning, both in PEZ Grape and Cherry. Because carnitine doesn't need to taste clinical.

VMI Sports continues expanding their successful PEZ Candy collaboration with two liquid carnitine products: L-Carnitine 3000 and L-Carnitine 1500 Heat. Since launching PEZ flavors across their lineup in summer 2025 (in the K-XR series, Aminogex Ultra, and Pump N' Flow), VMI proved that serious supplements don't need to taste clinical. Now they're bringing PEZ Grape and PEZ Cherry to metabolic support.

Two Formulas, Two Flavors, One Iconic Collab

• L-Carnitine 3000 delivers pure metabolic support with 3000mg total carnitine from three forms: standard L-carnitine, acetyl L-carnitine, and L-carnitine L-tartrate. It's designed for anyone looking to support fat metabolism without stimulants or thermogenic compounds.
• L-Carnitine 1500 Heat takes a different approach, combining 1500mg carnitine with a thermogenic matrix featuring green tea extract, gamma-butyrobetaine (GBB), NNB Nutrition's CaloriBurn GP (grains of paradise), and BioPerine black pepper extract. The "Heat" designation definitely isn't marketing fluff: this formula adds actual thermogenic ingredients for those who want carnitine's metabolic benefits alongside increased energy expenditure.

Both formulas launch in PEZ Grape and PEZ Cherry, matching the iconic candy flavors. If you're already using VMI Sports Protolyte for recovery, taking liquid carnitine creates a complete metabolic support and recovery stack. The zero-calorie, zero-sugar format makes either version easy to incorporate throughout the day.

More details are below, but check for availability on PricePlow first:

What is PEZ Candy?

PEZ Candy has been around since 1927, starting in Austria before hitting the US market in the 1950s. Originally marketed as a breath mint for smokers, it evolved into the pressed candy tablet format we know and love today, packaged in collectible character-topped dispensers that became cultural icons.

The candy itself comes in small rectangular tablets designed specifically to fit PEZ's numerous spring-loaded dispensers. Flavors range from classic fruit options (strawberry, orange, lemon, cherry, grape) to more adventurous varieties like sour watermelon and cola. Each tablet delivers concentrated flavor in a format that's remained unchanged for decades.

What makes PEZ unique isn't just the candy.... It's the dispensers, too! They've become collectibles themselves, featuring everything from cartoon characters to movie franchises. That combination of nostalgic candy flavor with pop culture appeal is exactly why VMI Sports' collaboration works: both brands understand that taste matters, and there's no reason performance supplements can't draw from flavors people actually enjoy.

For VMI's L-Carnitine products, the PEZ partnership brings grape and cherry flavors that taste like the actual candy rather than generic "fruit" versions. It's the same approach VMI's used successfully across K-XR, Aminogex Ultra, and Pump N' Flow: take recognizable flavors people grew up with and execute them properly in a functional supplement format.

Now let's get a quick refresher on L-carnitine and the other ingredients in the Heat variation:

VMI Sports L-Carnitine 3000 Ingredients

Each 1 Tbsp (15ml) serving provides the following:

• L-Carnitine - 1500mg

  VMI combines three carnitine forms addressing metabolic function, neural health, and exercise recovery. All three share the core fatty acid transport mechanism but deliver distinct benefits based on molecular structure and tissue distribution.

  • Core Function: Fatty Acid Transport

    L-carnitine shuttles long-chain fatty acids into mitochondria for beta-oxidation, breaking them down into acetyl-CoA units that feed the Krebs cycle for ATP production.^[1] This process buffers helps maintain energy metabolism under stress.^[2]

    Dietary intake from red meat and dairy supplies 75% of body carnitine stores,^[1] meaning many people who don't eat much of these are wise to supplement.

  • Acetyl-L-Carnitine: Neural and Cognitive Support

    Acetyl-L-carnitine (ALCAR) crosses the blood-brain barrier, delivering its acetyl group for neural energy production, acetylcholine synthesis, and incorporation into neurotransmitters like glutamate and GABA.^[1] ALCAR modulates phospholipid metabolism and synaptic morphology while enhancing synthesis of neurotrophic factors and neurotransmitters.^[3]

    Research shows ALCAR increases cerebral glucose metabolism by 21-22% in key brain regions, with enhanced cholinergic neurotransmission supporting cognitive function.^[1]

  • L-Carnitine L-Tartrate: Recovery and Blood Flow

    L-carnitine L-tartrate (LCLT) targets exercise recovery through dual mechanisms. Three weeks of supplementation reduces markers of muscle damage, oxidative stress, and muscle soreness following training. MRI studies confirm reduced muscle disruption with LCLT versus placebo.^[2]

    LCLT improves vascular function by enhancing flow-mediated dilation, increasing blood flow and oxygen delivery to working tissues.^[2] This vascular benefit complements the metabolic effects, reducing hypoxia-induced cellular disruption during intense training.

VMI Sports L-Carnitine 1500 Heat Ingredients

Each 1 Tbsp (15ml) serving provides the following:

• L-Carnitine Blend - 1500mg

  See above -- this blend similarly includes L-Carnitine, L-Carnitine Tartrate, and Acetyl-L-Carnitine.

• Thermogenic Heat Matrix - 92.5mg

  The Heat formula adds thermogenic compounds to the base carnitine blend:

  • Green Tea Extract - 50mg

    Green tea extract contains catechin polyphenols, especially epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), that increase energy expenditure and fat oxidation through sympathoadrenal system activation.^[4] Meta-analysis data shows catechin-caffeine combinations significantly boost 24-hour energy expenditure (4.7%) and fat oxidation (16%) compared to placebo, with effects exceeding what caffeine alone can achieve.

    At 50mg, this dose provides thermogenic support without overwhelming the formula. The extract works synergistically with GBB and grains of paradise to enhance calorie expenditure during training and throughout the day. Combined with the carnitine base, green tea extract helps optimize fat metabolism from multiple pathways.

  • Gamma-butyrobetaine - 25mg

    As if you didn't have enough carnitine here, gamma-butyrobetaine (GBB) is the immediate precursor to L-carnitine in the body's biosynthetic pathway. When supplemented, GBB dramatically increases both plasma and urinary carnitine levels -- research shows it can boost carnitine excretion up to 40-fold compared to baseline.^[5] This surge in carnitine production enhances the body's ability to transport fatty acids into mitochondria for energy metabolism, potentially supporting fat oxidation during training.

    

    GBB has one distinctive characteristic you'll notice quickly: it makes people sweat! At doses above 20mg, many users report pronounced perspiration during and after workouts. This thermoregulatory response appears to be dose-dependent and typically becomes noticeable within the first few training sessions.

  • Aframomum Melegueta (as CaloriBurn GP) - 15mg

    CaloriBurn GP is NNB Nutrition's standardized grains of paradise extract containing 12.5% 6-paradol, the active compound responsible for thermogenic activity. This West African spice activates brown adipose tissue (BAT) through TRPV1 and TRPA1 receptor stimulation, triggering sympathetic nervous system signaling that increases BAT thermogenesis.^[6]

    Research demonstrates that grains of paradise extract increases whole-body energy expenditure in subjects with active BAT, while daily supplementation reduces visceral fat accumulation.^[7] Unlike capsaicin, 6-paradol produces sustained thermogenic effects without receptor desensitization, making it effective for repeated daily use. At 15mg, this dose provides approximately 1.875mg of 6-paradol, contributing to the formula's overall thermogenic profile alongside GBB and green tea extract.

  • Black Pepper Extract (as BioPerine) - 2.5mg

    BioPerine is a standardized black pepper extract containing 95% piperine, the alkaloid responsible for pepper's bioavailability-enhancing properties. Piperine works by inhibiting metabolic enzymes (glucuronidation pathways) in the liver and intestinal wall, substantially increasing absorption of co-administered compounds.^[8] This mechanism makes BioPerine valuable in thermogenic formulas where maximizing absorption of fat-soluble compounds matters. At 2.5mg, this dose provides the bioavailability enhancement without contributing its own thermogenic effects, instead supporting optimal uptake of the green tea catechins and CaloriBurn GP in the matrix. The result is better compound utilization from the same ingredient doses, making the entire thermogenic stack more efficient without requiring higher amounts of each component.

Flavors Available

Here's an up-to-date list of all flavors of VMI Sports L-Carnitine 3000 and L-Carnitine 1500 Heat:

How to Use

• When to take it: L-Carnitine 3000 works anytime throughout the day, while L-Carnitine 1500 Heat is best taken pre-workout or before cardio sessions to maximize the thermogenic effects.
• With or without food: Both can be taken with or without food, though some users prefer taking Heat on an empty stomach for more pronounced thermogenic sensations.
• Dosing: Use one tablespoon (half cap) as a full serving.

Stacks Well With

• VMI Sports K-XR: Pair L-Carnitine 1500 Heat with K-XR for a complete pre-workout stack combining carnitine's metabolic support with K-XR's intense energy delivery. For L-Carnitine 3000, it complements K-XR without adding extra stimulants.
• VMI Sports Protolyte: Use either carnitine formula post-workout alongside Protolyte's whey isolate and TRAACS minerals for comprehensive recovery and metabolic support.

Who It's For

• Dieters and fat loss phases: Both formulas support fat metabolism, with Heat adding thermogenic compounds for increased calorie expenditure.
• Low red meat consumers: L-carnitine is primarily found in red meat, making supplementation valuable for anyone limiting animal protein intake or following plant-forward diets.
• Stimulant-sensitive users: L-Carnitine 3000 provides metabolic support without caffeine or thermogenic compounds, while Heat offers moderate thermogenic effects without overwhelming stimulation.

Conclusion: VMI's PEZ Partnership Delivers Again

VMI Sports Protolyte isn't just another whey isolate. 24g protein with TRAACS chelated minerals that actually absorb, digestive enzymes to prevent bloat, and flavors with real freeze-dried ingredients. They've been ahead of the curve since 2019.

VMI Sports proved with K-XR, Aminogex Ultra, and Pump N' Flow that PEZ flavors work in serious supplements. Expanding that collaboration to liquid carnitine makes sense: these products get used daily, often multiple times. Having flavors you actually look forward to matters when you're taking something every day.

The two-formula approach gives users real choice. L-Carnitine 3000 delivers straightforward metabolic support without complications, while L-Carnitine 1500 Heat adds thermogenic effects for those who want more. Both use the zero-calorie, zero-sugar liquid format that's become the carnitine delivery standard, and both now come in PEZ Grape and PEZ Cherry.

VMI keeps finding ways to make supplements less clinical and more enjoyable without sacrificing formula quality. Whether you're stacking with Protolyte post-workout or using standalone for metabolic support throughout the day, these PEZ-flavored carnitines prove functional supplements don't need to taste medicinal. Subscribe to PricePlow's VMI Sports alerts below to catch future PEZ collaborations and limited releases, then check current pricing and availability.