Acetyl-L-carnitine has recently received wide publicity as a revolutionary means for weight loss. Carnitine, the name of which derives from “carnus” (“meat” in Latin), is extracted from amino acids that are found in the cells of skeletal and cardiac muscles. Fatty acids are transported to mitochondria, the centers of energy production, with the help of acetyl-L-carnitine. Acetyl-L-carnitine promotes production of additional energy and helps cells in “losing” excess toxins. Acetyl-L-carnitine deficiency hinders active vital activity.
Acetyl-L-carnitine deficiency can be often observed in vegetarians, athletes and people who are forced to experience regular physical activity and unbalanced nutrition. Symptoms of deficiency are manifested through increased fatigue, reduced immunity and the development of cardiovascular diseases, as well as the occurrence of excess weight. In case of deficiency, doctors recommend eating animal food and natural additives with a high content of acetyl-L-carnitine every day.
Benefits:
There are many positive reviews concerning acetyl-L-carnitine, because meds based on this substance have a beneficial effect on human health in several ways:
- prevention and recovery of the cardiovascular system (acetyl-L-carnitine increases blood flow to the heart and increases “good” cholesterol);
- treatment of chronic fatigue with symptoms such as joint pain, depression, headache and absence of appetite;
- as a remedy after taking AIDS drugs (the main drug azidothymidine causes acetyl-L-carnitine deficiency);
- treatment of kidneys and liver (because these organs synthesize acetyl-L-carnitine);
- recovery from infectious diseases accompanied by high fever;
- increasing mental activity.