Carnitine - Vital for Optimum Health!

Greetings Friends of Bio-Alternatives,

In keeping with our educational series concerning Amino Acids, this weeks newsletter is about L-Carnitine.  Dr. Haas tells us that carnitine has only recently been noted as an important amino acid (the L- form only) essential to our health.  He further states that the possible uses of L-carnitine include Alcohol abuse, Angina pectoris, Atherosclerosis, Cardiac arrhythmias, Elevated cholesterol and/or triglyceride levels, General fatigue, Hypothyroidism, Immune suppression, Ischemic heart disease, Low HDL cholesterol, Male infertility, Muscle diseases, Muscle weakness, Overweight, Poor endurance, and Pregnancy.

The following two paragraphs are taken from "Staying Healthy with Nutrition - The complete guide to diet and nutritional medicine" written by Doctor Elson M. Haas, MD.

L-carnitine is the active form and can be taken as a safe supplement with positive benefits. With carnitines effect on fatty acids and energy production, especially in the heart muscles, it is known as a nutrient that protects us from cardiovascular disease. It has been shown to reduce blood triglycerides and cholesterol levels by increasing fat utilization; at the same time, carnitine can raise the HDL (high-density lipoprotein) portion of the cholesterol, which reduces cardiovascular disease risk. L-carnitine also helps with weight loss, usually improves our exercise capacities (possibly through the oxidization of amino acids), and may possibly enhance our muscle building and endurance. These latter two aspects may be a result of the weight loss and better exercise. Many athletes have noted improved endurance with L- carnitine supplementation. In some studies, L- carnitine has been shown to improve the symptoms of angina, reducing pain and allowing more activity. It also may lessen the risk of fatty acid deposits in the liver associated with alcohol abuse.

The dosage of L-carnitine (not D- or DL-carnitine) suggested to improve fat metabolism and muscular performance is 1,000 to 2,000 mg daily, usually divided into 2 doses. The Physicians Desk Reference has recommended L-carnitine in the treatment of ischemic heart disease and hyperlipid states in a dosage of 600 to 1,200 mg three times daily. Carnitine is not recommended for people with active liver or kidney disease or with diabetes. However, it is definitely recommended for people with such heart problems as ischemia or arrhythmia or with increased cardiovascular risk (such as high blood fats), and for people with problems of poor endurance, muscle weakness, or obesity.

Bio-Alternatives provides a pure form of L-Carnitine that comes without all the fillers and needless additives that most other brands include.

Learn More About Bio-Alternatives L-Carnitine Powder Here.

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