Some Facts About L-Carnitine

Some Facts About L-Carnitine

L-carnitine is an amino acid made in the body from lysine and methionine. It is considered a conditionally essential amino acid. The main task of this amino acid is to transport fatty acids into the mitochondria, the cell responsible for making energy in our bodies. Here the cell is required to convert fat into energy.

Therapuetically, L-carnitine has demonstrated potential results in enhancing parameters associated with heart diseases. In a certain study of patients with hypertension and diabetes , L-carnitine was administered for forty-five weeks. The study reveals that both arrhythmias and abnormal heart functioning decreased significantly.-

Several double-blind studies reveal that L-carnitine also has significant benefits for individuals suffering from angina. Because L-carnitine improves circulation to the extremities. Angina is a condition that may lead to heart attack.

In individuals suffering from Anorexia, L-carnitine has improved mental symptoms and decreased healing time. Other studies reveal that L-carnitine has positive effects in helping people with chronic obstructive pulmonaty diseases. One study demonstrated that after only four weeks of taking, patients were able to breathe while exercising.

Studies of L-carnitine and athletic performance show mixed results. L-carnitine does appear to decrease muscle soreness following athletic activity but fails to actually improve performance.

Some sources of L-carnitine

One regular bottle of Del Monte Fit ‘n Right contains three hundred milligrams of L-carnitine. The slimming tablet Fitrum has also some milligrams of L-carnitine. I tried to take Del Monte Fit ‘n Right pineapple juice for some time and I found it effective for reducing weight.

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