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L-Carnitine is an amino acid found in high levels in muscle tissue. Carnitine plays an essential role in fat metabolism, by transporting long-chain fatty acids into the mitochondria of the cell, where they are burned for energy in a process called beta-oxidation. Beta-oxidation is especially important for our muscles, which largely depend on fatty acids for energy. KEY FEATURES -
Essential for fat metabolism. -
Important for the energy of the muscles. -
Assists in preventing fatty build-up. -
Reduces the risk of poor fat metabolism in diabetes. -
Improves the antioxidant effect of vitamin C and E. -
Deficiency may result in confusion, heart pain, muscular weakness and obesity. L-Carnitin is used for long-chain fatty acid transport and is required for entry of these long-chain fatty acids into the mitochondria of the cell, as well as for the removal of short-chain organic acids from the mitochondria, which frees the intra-mitochondrial coenzyme. It is therefore important for the energy supply within the cell, as well as muscles, assists in preventing fatty build-up in areas such as the heart, liver, and skeletal muscles. It may also reduce the risk of poor fat metabolism in diabetes, alcohol-induced fatty liver as well as the risk of heart problems. Carnitine has also been shown to improve the antioxidant effect of vitamin C as well as E. Primarily, carnitine deficiency occurs because of a genetic defect preventing carnitine transport and a deficiency may result in confusion, heart pain, muscular weakness as well as obesity. Suggested Use: 1 to 3 capsules daily. Supplement Facts Size: 30 Capsules Item Code SN1463 Serving Size: 1 Capsule | | Amount per serving: | % Daily Value | | L-Carnitine (as L-carnitine L-tartrate) | 500 mg | * | * Daily Value not established Other Ingredients: gelatin (capsule). Warning: If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your health care professional before using this product. Contains no yeast, dairy, egg, gluten, corn, soy or wheat. Contains no sugar, starch, salt, preservatives, or artificial color, flavor or fragrance.
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