L-Carnitine Tartrate Capsules

L-carnitine promotes the transport of fatty acids into the mitochondria, where they are converted into energy. L-carnitine is a substance that the body can produce itself from certain amino acids.

L-carnitine is a substance that the body can produce itself from certain amino acids. L-carnitine plays an essential role in energy metabolism in the human body and can therefore enhance physical performance. L-carnitine is a water-soluble molecule that the human body can produce from the two essential amino acids lysine and methionine. It is also a component of animal foods and is largely absorbed through a non-vegetarian diet.

L-carnitinePlays an important role in fat metabolism and ensures the absorption of fatty acids into the mitochondria, the so-called "power plants" of the cells, where they are converted into energy. The mitochondria produce energy from food components for all body cells in the form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP). This energy can also be obtained specifically from fatty acids. However, for this to happen, they must first be transported into the mitochondria by L-carnitine. The fatty acids can then be burned there and converted into ATP.

L-carnitine accumulates primarily in heart tissue and skeletal muscle, as it is needed primarily where there is increased energy demand. Here, it ensures smooth and continuous performance. The heart muscle, for example, covers up to 80 percent of its energy needs from the breakdown of fatty acids. L-carnitine thus supports natural metabolism and ensures that the energy-consuming regeneration of cells and tissues runs smoothly. With a balanced diet, healthy adults generally do not have an additional need for L-carnitine. Pork and beef, dairy products, and mushrooms contain relatively high amounts of this nutrient. The first signs of an inadequate carnitine supply are usually nonspecific and often go unnoticed. Reduced performance, rapid fatigue, and fat deposits in the tissue can be the consequences of a latent deficiency. In addition to the rare systemic carnitine deficiency caused by disturbances in the body's own synthesis, secondary carnitine deficiency is far more common. This can occur due to reduced carnitine intake through food (e.g., in vegetarians), reduced biosynthesis due to a lack of certain cofactors (such as iron), certain diseases such as liver cirrhosis, diabetes mellitus, or the regular use of certain medications. Monitoring carnitine status is particularly important in individuals with kidney damage or advanced renal failure.

L-carnitine is needed in increased amounts during certain phases of life when the body consumes more energy. This occurs, for example, during childhood, pregnancy, and breastfeeding. Athletes who require a lot of energy and are exposed to intense physical activity also benefit from a targeted intake of L-carnitine.

Take 2 x 1 capsule daily with plenty of liquid.

The recommended daily intake should not be exceeded.

Storage recommendation:

Store out of reach of children, in a cool, dry place and protected from light.

A notice:

A food supplement is not a substitute for a balanced and varied diet and a healthy lifestyle.

These capsules contain:

L-carnitine tartrate, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (capsule shell), bulking agent: microcrystalline cellulose

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