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L-Carnitine |
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Updated: 3/18/98 |
Amino Acid
L-Carnitine is an amino acid which is normally produced by the body itself. It plays an essential role in the process of metabolism by drawing fatty acid molecules into the mitochondria of a cell, where they are burned to produce energy. A deficiency in L-Carnitine can result in the build-up of fat in muscles, the heart and the liver. A deficiency can occur from crash dieting or when the diet is either lacking in adequate supplies of protein or too right in fats. Other trouble makers are a weak digestive system, certain medicines and drugs, environmental pollution and mental or physical fatigue. According to Jeffrey Bland, Ph.D., "the future of this accessory food factor in clinical nutrition is very rich, and ...it's application in health care will increase."
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