Carnitine and its amazing health benefits

If you have not heard about Acetyl L-Carnitine, then you are missing out on one of the greatest health supplements of recent times. Acetyl L-carnitine is similar in form to amino acid and it even has functions similar to it like being part of the conversion of food into energy. Acetyl L-carnitine which is produced by the acetyl group is responsible for the secretion of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine which is required for proper mental function.
Acetyl L- carnitine is found naturally in vegetable, grains and meats being highest in red meats like beef and lamb. There are many way in which this health supplement helps the body. First and foremost it helps protect against Congestive Heart Failure. Studies show that people who are given supplements of acetyl L carnitine are less likely to suffer from chest pain, a subsequent heart attack or suffer from abnormal rate of heart beat. Another study shows that people who consume regular supplements of L-carnitine have considerably lower level of total cholesterol and even an increase in their good (HDL) cholesterol levels.

According to a few studies, alcohol consumption leads to improper functioning of carnitine in the liver. This leads to unhealthy build up of fat in the liver. Taking supplements of carnitine can prevent this fatty build up in liver of animals. Downs syndrome, a chromosomal disorder is greatly benefitted by carnitine. People with the disorder showed improved visual attention when they were given supplements of L-carnitine. Kidney diseases along with chronic fatigue syndrome and hyperthyroidism can be helped with carnitine consumption.

Carnitine is available in many forms but taking L-carnitine alone is recommended by medical practioners and doctors. Also L-carnitine is the most widely available form of acetyl carnitine and it is the least expensive.

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