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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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