L-carnitine
A form of carnitine, which is a substance made in the muscles and liver. It can be given as a supplement to prevent and treat carnitine deficiency in patients who are receiving chemotherapy for cancer or undergoing dialysis for kidney disease. Also called levocarnitine. | ||||
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L-carnitine Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
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L-Carnitine
A free amino acid. Believed to help the body protect itself against diseases of the liver, kidneys, cardiovascular system and muscles. It has shown some beneficial effects for treating diabetes, and there is evidence that L-carnitine helps build muscle tissue
A free amino acid. Believed to help the body protect itself against diseases of the liver, kidneys, cardiovascular system and muscles. It has shown some beneficial effects for treating diabetes, and there is evidence that L-carnitine helps build muscle tissue
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L-carnitine Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Carnitine
Carnitine, also known as L-carnitine (levocarnitine) is a quaternary ammonium compound synthesized from the amino acids lysine and methionine primarily in the liver and kidneys. It helps in the consumption and disposal of fat in the body because it is responsible for the transport of fatty acids from the cytosol into the mitochondria. It is often sold as a nutritional supplement. Originally found as a growth factor for mealworms and labeled vitamin Bt.
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