February 17, 2023

Carnitine is a quaternary ammonium compound involved in the metabolism of most mammals, plants and some bacteria. [1][2][3][4] To support energy metabolism, carnitine transports long-chain fatty acids into the mitochondria for oxidation to generate free energy and participates in the removal of met Read More

February 16, 2023

Free-floating fatty acids released from adipose tissue into the blood bind to a carrier protein molecule called serum albumin, which transports the fatty acids into the cytoplasm of target cells such as heart, skeletal muscle, and other tissue cells, where they for fuel. But before fatty acids can b Read More

May 06, 2022

L-Carnitine is a naturally occurring amino acid derivative. It is synthesized by our body using the amino acids lysine and methionine. We also need vitamin C for this synthesis to work properly. While our bodies produce adequate amounts of L-carnitine, you can also get extra L-carnitine from meat and fish. Vegetarians and vegetarians may be deficient in adequate amounts of the amino acid in their diets and may need to obtain L-carnitine from supplements. Read More

February 07, 2022

L-carnitine is a nutritional and dietary supplement. You can get it from food source, but you can get a small amount of L-carnitine from your diet by eating meat and fish. L-carnitine is a naturally occurring amino acid derivative that is commonly used as a supplement. It is used for weight loss and may have an impact on brain function. Read More