| Carnitine is called by
many an amino acid, however it is not an amino acid in the strictest definition,
but, because it has a chemical structure like an amino acid it is usually put in
that category, The main function of Carnitine in the human body is helping
transport long chain fatty acids. These fatty acids are burned inside cells to
provide energy. This is a major source of energy for your muscles. Thus
carnitine is used in health supplements to boost energy, prevent fatigue, and
maintain the human body.
Carnitine also increases the use of fat as an
energy source thus preventing fat buildup in the heart, liver, and muscles.
By doing so carnitine reduces poor metabolism health problems like diabetes,
high tri-glyceride blood levels, obesity, weak muscles, and heart
disorders.
Carnitine has the added benefit that it increases
the effects of both the anti-oxidants vitamin E and vitamin C.
Because men normally have more muscle mass than
women they require more carnitine. Vegetarians also are likely to need more
carnitine supplementation since vegetable protein contains no carnitine.
Symptoms of possible carnitine deficiency
include: confusion, heart pain, weak muscles, being over weight or obese.
Medical studies have also indicated that
carnitine helps reduce damage from cardiac surgery.
Carnitine supplemental forms include
L-carnitine, DL-carnitine, acetyl-L-carnitine
L-Acetyl-Carnitine, L-Propionyl-Carnitine
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