L-Carnitine is a naturally occurring amino acid which plays a vital role in brain, heart and muscle function. It helps aid in fat metabolism as it helps convert fatty acids to energy, supporting the energy production process of the cell. It may provide cardiovascular benefits such as improving heart muscle strength as well as exercise tolerance.
Benefits of L-Carnitine
May provide nutritional support to increases testosterone receptors inside muscle cells.
May help nutritionally support brain cells from the damaging effects of chronic stress and anxiety.
May support transportation of fatty acids into the mitochondria for fuel while improving overall mental energy levels.
Stress
Aging is accompanied with diminished brain cell metabolism and slowed circulation. L-Carnitine's role as a nerve protector keeps neurons healthy and sharp. Studies have shown increased fat burning when carnitine levels are higher. The transportation of fat though cell membranes to the cell, into the mitchondria where it is oxidized for cellular energy is what carnitine facilitates. This process alleviates fatigue and stress on cell's demand for fuel and the general stress levels.
Brain
It's ability to cross the blood brain barrier makes a powerful defense on nerve tissue and the overall central nervous system. By protecting the nerves, it will alleviate nerve pain , while it enhances metal mood and restores energy. Mental fatigue is a very common symptom doctors hear quite a bit. This 'rundown' or lack of energy can be possibly attributed to fatigue in the central nervous system. Because carnitine helps produce energy in the brain tissue, the potential benefits can be dramatic.
Muscle
Researched on muscle influence, L-Carnitine was found to increase total testosterone receptor count inside muscle cells. Naturally, if there are more receptors for testosterone, more testosterone will bind to the receptors and product muscle growth.
Energy
L-Carnitine may boost an individual’s energy level, thereby improving quality of life by lowering fatigue and exhaustion. L-Carnitine is vital to the transport of fatty acids during the breakdown of fats for the metabolism of energy. Studies suggest that supplementation with L-Carnitine in older individuals may reduce the severity of physical fatigue and improve overall vitality.
