Carnitine, also known as L-carnitine, is an amino acid derivative which is manufactured by the body and used in energy metabolism and for proper use of fats. It transports fatty acids into mitochondria, the powerhouses of cells. In infancy, and in situations of high energy needs, such as pregnancy and breast-feeding, the need for L-carnitine can exceed production by the body. L-Carnitine is used as a dietary supplement to treat carnitine deficiency. It may also be used in persons with abnormal plasma lipoprotein patterns.

L-Carnitine Benefits & Recommendations

• Carnitine will give an energy boost, which, in addition to converting body fat to fuel, will elevate certain enzymes needed to metabolize sugars, starches, and other carbohydrates. Athletes and casual exercisers can benefit from carnitine supplementation because it reduces the accumulation of lactic acid, which is responsible for the "burn" felt inside the muscles. This may enable exercisers to "gain" without the "pain", as one study confirmed.
  
  
• Carnitine is also useful in clearing the bloodstream of ammonia and aids in creating glycogen, used to store essential glucose.
  
  
• Carnitine has been used to treat Angina, Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder, Congestive heart failure (propionyl-L-carnitine), Heart attacks and Intermittent claudication.
  
  
• Carnitine can help to prevent muscle atrophy. Anyone suffering from a severe degenerative disease, such as cancer or AIDS, may gain from carnitine supplementation.
  
  
• Cardiomyopathy, a disease of the heart muscle, becomes a distinct possibility for those suffering from Carnitine defficiency. This amino acid protects the heart from damage when a heart attack or a spasm cuts off the oxygen supply.
  
  
• It has beeen suggested that taking 2 grams of carnitine per day for four weeks can cut the number of complications from heart attack (including chest pains [angina], heart rhythm disturbances, and heart failure) by 50%.
  
  
• Congestive heart failure flaws our ability to make carnitine. However, taking 900 mg per day improved the health of one group of congestive heart failure patients, significantly increasing both their energy and their ability to exercise.
  
  
• Carnitine is considered very important for infants. Infants usually receive the carnitine they require through breast milk or fortified formulas but this doesn't alway happen. Breast feeding mothers who are vegetarians can benefit greatly by taking carnitine supplements.
  
  
• Low thyroid function indicates a need for carnitine to help overcome low energy levels and the tendency to gain weight.
  
  
• Kidney dialysis rinses away amino acids, causing weak, tired condition, which is threatened by high triglycerides.
  
  
• Carnitine may proof somewhat useful in treating diabetes, studies suggest, hypertension, liver disease, and immune problems. However, not enough studies have been performed to substantiate any prescriptiosn for the above conditions.

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