CARNITINE
Carnitine is not an amino acid, strictly speaking, but it is considered with the amino acids because it has a similar chemical structure. Carnitine in the body:
- increasese the use of fat as an energy source
- is useful in treating chronic fatigue syndrome
- lessens the risk of heart disorders
- can lower blood triglyceride levels
- aids in weight loss
- improves the motility of sperm
- improves muscle strength
- may be useful in treating Alzheimer's
- enhances the effectiveness of vitamins C and E
- works with antioxidants to slow the aging process
The body can manufacture carnitine if it has sufficient amounts of iron, vitamin B1, B6, C and the amino acids lysine and methionine. Dietary sources of carnitine include foods of animal origin. Acetyl-L-carnitine (ALC) is involved in carb and protein metabolism, in the transport of fats into cells for energy and has been studied for its many other benefits.
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FACTS ABOUT
AMINO ACIDS
Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. Protein substances make up our muscles, ligaments, tendons, organs, glands, nails, hair, body fluids and are essential for the growth of bones. Proteins help regulate the body’s water balance and maintain proper pH. The structural basis of our chromosomes is proteins. Each protein is a chain, made up of amino acids linked by peptide bonds. Without amino acids present in the body, vitamins and minerals could not perform their specific tasks properly. Low levels of certain amino acids can lead to conditions such as iron deficiency, allergies, autoimmune disorders, depression and neurological disorders.
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