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beneficial effects of L-carnitine on the cardiovascular system began as early as
1937. L-camitine benefits the cardiovascular system in several ways. First, it
is responsible for clearing fatty acids also known as triglycerides out of the
blood into the mitochondria which are the energy powerhouse of body cells
to be broken down. Fatty acids are the major source for production of energy in
the heart muscles. Therefore, heart muscles are particularly vulnerable to L-carnitine
deficiency. Studies show that heart muscle levels of L-carnitine are decreased
in the following conditions: angina pectoris (lack of oxygen to the heart
causing chest pain), myocardial infarction, heart attack, and chronic coronary
insufficiency (weak heart muscle resulting in lack of oxygen to the body causing
symptoms, such as breathlessness, fatigue, poor circulation). These studies have
demonstrated the following important functions of L-carnitine: increasing
cardiac output, improving heart muscle function, stimulating energy supply to
the heart, increasing endurance, enhancing cardiac performance and regulating
heart arrythmias.
L-Carnitine has been approved by the FDA under the name Carnitor
as as a therapy for low energy levels, congestive heart disease, and other
diseases associated with low cellular energy levels. Numerous published studies
have shown that L-Carnitine is effective in treating a wide range of diseases
including the neurological diseases of aging, immune dysfunction, and
diabetic complications.
L-carnitine is synthesized in the body from the amino acids lysine and
methionine. L-Carnitine is available from natural and synthetic sources. A
prescription is not required to use L-Carnitine.
Benefits of L-Carnitine:
o Promotes normal growth and development
o Treats and possibly prevents some forms of cardiovascular disease
o Protects against muscle disease
o Helps build muscle
o Protects against liver disease
o Protects against diabetes
o Protects against kidney disease
o Aids in dieting
Why people may need additional L-Carnitine:
o Anyone with deficient protein or amino acids in
their diet because L-carnitine requires
essential amino acids to be synthesized by the body
o Children, pregnant or breast-feeding women who are vegan vegetarians
o People with recent severe burns or injuries
o People on hemodialysis
o Premature infants
L-Carnitine Deficiency Symptoms:
o Muscle fatigue
o Cramps
o Changes in kidney function following exercise
o Premature aging
o Heartbeat irregularities in someone who has had a heart attack
o Angina
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