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    L-Carnitine is a nutrient found naturally in the human body that is synthesized from lysine and methionine in the kidneys. It plays an important role in transporting fatty acids to mitochondria to produce energy. While L-carnitine supplementation is generally recognized as safe, research has not proven claims that it promotes weight loss, increases energy levels, or enhances athletic performance. It may be beneficial for some medical conditions like heart disease but otherwise healthy individuals likely do not need supplementation.

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    L-Carnitine is a nutrient found naturally in the human body that is synthesized from lysine and methionine in the kidneys. It plays an important role in transporting fatty acids to mitochondria to produce energy. While L-carnitine supplementation is generally recognized as safe, research has not proven claims that it promotes weight loss, increases energy levels, or enhances athletic performance. It may be beneficial for some medical conditions like heart disease but otherwise healthy individuals likely do not need supplementation.

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    L-Carnitine is a nutrient found naturally in the human body that is synthesized from lysine and methionine in the kidneys. It plays an important role in transporting fatty acids to mitochondria to produce energy. While L-carnitine supplementation is generally recognized as safe, research has not proven claims that it promotes weight loss, increases energy levels, or enhances athletic performance. It may be beneficial for some medical conditions like heart disease but otherwise healthy individuals likely do not need supplementation.

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    Carnitine

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    L-Carnitine is a nutrient found naturally in the human body that is synthesized from lysine and methionine in the kidneys. It plays an important role in transporting fatty acids to mitochondria to produce energy. While L-carnitine supplementation is generally recognized as safe, research has not proven claims that it promotes weight loss, increases energy levels, or enhances athletic performance. It may be beneficial for some medical conditions like heart disease but otherwise healthy individuals likely do not need supplementation.

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    L-Carnitine

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    What is Carnitine? Types of carnitine What does carnitine do? Claims/Myths Facts about carnitine Side affects of supplementation Signs of deficiency Conclusion

    By Shauna Blackwell

    What is L-Carnitine?
    Discovered in 1905 Nutrient found naturally in the human body Synthesized from lysine & methionine in kidney (Vit B6, Vit C, iron) Found in red meats, poultry, dairy
    Caesin, egg whites, soy

    Types of Carnitine
    L-carnitine (levocarnitine)
    Synthesized in body

    D-carnitine & DL-carnitine


    Over-the-counter Adverse effects

    L-acetyl-carnitine
    Alternative form

    What does Carnitine do?


    Shuttle long-chain fatty acids to the mitochondria within the cell Essential for the production of energy from fat

    Claims/Myths
    Promote weight loss/Increases energy levels Slows aging (immune system & cell deterioration) Prevents heart disease Enhances liver function Increases mental energy (relieves depression) Increases sperm motility

    Claims for athletic benefits


    Enhances aerobic performance Decrease muscle damage & soreness Increases blood flow and O2 to muscles Lowers ketone levels Helps burn branched chain amino acids

    Facts of L-Carnitine Supplementation


    No effect on athletic performance Proven helpful for the heart
    angina, arrhythmias, heart failure Decreases heart rate Decreases blood pressure Decreases blood lipid levels

    Who needs Supplementation?


    Premature/Low weight babies Vegetarians Cardiac patients Diabetics Kidney disease Cancer patients Aids patients Depression Burn victims

    SIDE EFFECTS OF SUPPLEMENTATION


    Nausea Vomiting Stomach ache No known toxicity level Diarrhea Body odor

    Overdose: severe muscle weakness

    Supplementation
    Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) Liquid or capsule of pure L-carnitine
    250 1,000Mg doses

    Deficiency
    No RDI established Impaired lipid metabolism Lipid accumulation in skeletal muscles, heart, and liver Progressive muscle weakness Hypoglycemia Heart disturbances

    With weight loss products


    Hydroxycut Thermolean Coenzyme Q10

    Conclusion
    Unless a person is deficient in carnitine, there is no need for supplementation. Research has not proven any claim on carnitine in athletic improvement, weight loss, increased energy, or improved mental ability. You Are What You Eat

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