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L-carnitine is not an amino acid in the strict sense (it is not used as a
neurotransmitter or in protein synthesis), however it bears many resemblances to
amino acids and is usually grouped under this heading. Carnitine (the "L" refers
to its chemical polarity) is used by the body to transport long chain fatty
acids to the mitochondria in your cells, where it is burned for energy. Since
this fat burning is such a major source of muscular energy, deficiencies in
carnitine are manifested as low energy levels and muscular weakness. They can
also appear as mental confusion or cloudiness, angina (heart pain) and weight
gain.*
Sources of Carnitine
Carnitine can be manufactured in the body provided the requisite vitamins and
minerals are also present. These vitamins and minerals are B1, B6, C, and iron.
The amino acids lysine and methionine are also needed for carnitine synthesis.
Carnitine is also present in meats and other animal foods, so if you are a
vegetarian or vegan you may want to consider supplementing with carnitine. This
would be especially important if you are an athlete, since you are using lots of
carnitine during periods of exertion. *
Carnitine Deficiency
We know already that carnitine deficiency, by denying the mitochondria the
needed fatty acids, decreases energy output, but let's look at the other side of
this energy equation. If you aren't burning fat, you must be storing it. This
obviously leads to a variety of health problems, namely fatty build-ups.
Carnitine supplementation can help prevent fatty build-ups in the heart and
liver (especially likely if you are a regular consumer of alcoholic beverages).*
Putting it all together, T. J. Clark Liquid l-Carnitine Formula emerges as a
great supplement: it increases energy, burns fat (making it excellent addition
to a weight loss program), and improves heart and liver health all at the same
time!*
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Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Teaspoon (5ml)
Serving Per Container: 47 |
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Amount
per serving |
% USRDA |
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Calories |
4 |
<2 |
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Total Carbohydrate |
1 g |
<2 |
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Total Fat |
0 g |
0 |
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Sodium |
0 g |
0 |
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L-carnitine |
320 mg |
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Phytogenic Mineral Catalyst |
100 mcg |
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Calcium, Chloride, Cobalt, Chromium, Magnesium, Boron,
Manganese, Molybdenum, Selenium, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Sulfur,
Potassium, Iodine and Zinc |
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* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** No daily value established |
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Directions: Take 5 ml once daily with food |
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* This statements have not been
evaluated by the Food and Drag Administration.
This products are not intended to
diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. |
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