Anti-Aging Health Supplements

Carnitine, a non-essential or conditionally-essential amino acid, is the generic term for several compounds, including L-carnitine, acetyl-L-carnitine, and propionyl-L-carnitine. Carnitine is naturally present in many foods—especially foods of animal origin—and is available as a dietary supplement. Carnitine is also synthesized endogenously in the liver, kidneys, and brain from the amino acids, lysine and methionine. Carnitine helps the body break down fatty acids and turn them into energy to power the cells Food Sources of Carnitine Carnitine is present in animal products, especially red meat. Poultry, fish, and dairy foods also provide some carnitine, but vegetables, fruits, and grains provide negligible amounts. Health Benefits of L-Carnitine: Alzheimer’s disease and dementia Carnitine might be conditionally essential in individuals with Alzheimer’s disease because it may support acetylcholine synthesis and help remove toxic compounds to alleviate mitochondrial dysfunction associate...