L-Carnitine

30 ML 

L-carnitine is an amino acid (a building block for proteins) that is naturally produced in the body. L-carnitine helps the body produce energy. It is important for heart and brain function, muscle movement, and many other body processes.

L-carnitine supplements are used to increase levels in people whose natural level is too low because they have a genetic disorder, are taking certain drugs (valproic acid for seizures), or because they are undergoing a medical procedure (hemodialysis for kidney disease) that uses up the body’s L-carnitine. It is also used as a replacement supplement in strict vegetarians, dieters, and low-weight or premature infants.

The body can convert L-carnitine to other amino acids called acetyl-L-carnitine and propionyl-L-carnitine. But, no one knows whether the benefits of carnitines are interchangeable. Until more is known, don’t substitute one form of carnitine for another.

DEFICIENCIES CAN CAUSE:

· Cardiomyopathy

· Muscle fatigue and weakness

· Abdominal cramps

· Diarrhea

· Anemia

· Premature aging

CAUSES OF DEFICIENCY:

· Primary carnitine deficiency (rare genetic disorder)

· Hereditary genetic defect in amino acid degradation

· Kidney disease

· Vegetarian diet

· Premature infants

BENEFICIAL FOR:

· Heart-related chest pain

· Congestive heart failure (CHF)

· Heart complications of a disease called diphtheria

· Heart attack

· Leg pain caused by circulation problems (intermittent claudication)

· High cholesterol

· Muscle disorders associated with certain AIDS medications

· Difficulty fathering a child (male infertility)

· Brain development disorder called Rett syndrome

· Anorexia

 · Chronic fatigue syndrome

· Diabetes

 · Overactive thyroid

· Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

· Leg ulcers

 · Lyme disease

· Improve athletic performance and endurance

· Increases red blood cell count in people with serious kidney disease

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