A compound found in skeletal and cardiac muscle and certain other tissues that functions as a carrier of fatty acids across the membranes of the mitochondria. Carnitine has been used therapeutically in treating angina and certain deficiency diseases.

	Acetyl-L-Carnitine As A Treatment "...Carnitine is unique in that it is recognized both as a vitamin and also as an amino acid..." Andropause/Male Menopause Recommendation Acetyl-L-Carnitine "The April 2004 issue of the journal Urology published the findings of Italian researchers that the amino acid carnitine was more active than testosterone in improving symptoms of aging in men, such as sexual dysfunction and depression, associated with the decline of androgenic hormones..." Angina Recommendation Acetyl-L-Carnitine "Several clinical trials have demonstrated that carnitine supplementation improves angina and heart disease..." Cardiomyopathy Recommendation Acetyl-L-Carnitine "There is some evidence that carnitine may be useful in cardiomyopathy [J Child Neurol (Canada) 10: pp..." Lysine Related Topic "...Precursor to carnitine in the body..." Methionine Related Topic "...Important for proper growth in infants, nitrogen balance in adults, healthy nails and skin and the synthesis of taurine, cysteine, phosphatidylcholine (lecithin), bile, carnitine and endorphins..." Ornithine As A Treatment "...Anti-aging properties; prompts the release of growth hormone; promotes metabolism of excess body fat; Excellent weight loss constituent along with arginine and carnitine..." Seizure Disorder The Condition "...Serum carnitine levels should be monitored in children treated with antiepileptic drugs..."

Last updated: Apr 07, 2008