The human body contains a total of 20-25 gm of L-carnitine, about 98% of which is in the skeletal and heart muscles. This shows the importance of carnitine in muscle function. The dietary intake is estimated to about 100-300 mg per day on a Western diet. Meat and dairy products are the major dietary sources of carnitine (Re …Read More
Carnitine has been considered an ergogenic compound mainly because of its role in energy production. While there are several studies showing a beneficial effect of supplemental carnitine on exercise performance, the overall evidence is equivocal at this point (Brass, 2000). This may be due …Read More
Carnitine and Alzheimer’s disease
There are several reports in the literature on the beneficial effects of carnitine supplementation in mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease. Carnitine as acetyl L- carnitine was employed in these studies, with very encouraging outcome. The data suggest that …Read More
A new study revealed that a good intake of turmeric can help prevent the onset of dementia. By eating curry dishes for at least once a week, a person's risk of suffering from dementia is greatly reduced, thereby helping one's chances of steering clear of this degenerative disease.
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Two interactions are very well recognized. One is the role of carnitine, along with coenzyme Q10, in countering the cardiotoxicity induced by the anticancer drug adriamycin. The second is toxicity of the antiepileptic drug valproate, especially in younger patients. Valproate has been shown to impair the uptake and the synthe …Read More
A new study published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition suggests that KSM-66 brand ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) may improve muscle strength, size, and recovery in adult males engaged in resistance training.
Researchers found that healthy adult males who co …Read More
The discussion of the effects of L-Carnitine will not be complete without mentioning the unique and important metabolic interrelationship and synergy between carnitine and coenzyme Q10 in their primary functions in the body. Carnitine is essential for delivering the fuel (fatty acids) to the mitochondrial matrix and coenzyme …Read More