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CARNITINE
CARNITINE
L-Carnitine
• crucial role in the production of energy by transporting fatty acids
into your cells’ mitochondria
• mitochondria act as engines within your cells, burning these fats to
create usable energy.
• Your body can produce L-carnitine out of the amino acids lysine and
methionine need plenty of vitamin C
• can also obtain small amounts by eating animal products like meat or
fish
• 98% of your L-carnitine stores are contained in your muscles, along
with trace amounts in your liver and blood
several other types of carnitine: