L-Carnitine from Nature's Concept

About L-Carnitine

Carnitine is a substance used by the body uses to turn fat into energy. It is not normally considered an essential nutrient because the body can manufacture all it needs. However, supplemental carnitine could in theory improve the ability of certain tissues to produce energy. This has led to the use of carnitine for various muscle diseases as well as heart conditions.

There is no dietary requirement for carnitine. However, a few individuals have a genetic defect that hinders the body\\\'s ability to make carnitine. In addition, diseases of the liver, kidneys, or brain may inhibit carnitine production. Heart muscle tissue, because of its high energy requirements, is particularly vulnerable to carnitine deficiency.

The principal dietary sources of carnitine are meat and dairy products, but to obtain therapeutic dosages a supplement is necessary.

Acetyl-L-Carnitine is a more bioavailable form of L-Carnitine and is involved in many metabolic functions. As an antioxidant, Acetyl-L-Carnitine protects neurons from damage caused by superoxide radicals. Acetyl-L-Carnitine supplementation supports energy utilization by its effects on fatty acid metabolism in the mitochondria.

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