Quick Tip: Carnitine


Carnitine Synthesized by the liver; Carries fatty acids from the cytosol into the mitochondria for entry into the citric acid cycle; In the mitochondria, it helps dispose of excess organic acids produced by metabolic pathways. For those of us who aren’t medical professionals: Carnitine is made by our bodies and it helps the body turn fat into energy. Our bodies make it in the our kidneys and our liver and it is stored it in the brain, heart, skeletal muscles and sperm. Sources Meat and dairy are major dietary sources; Does not appear to be essential for healthy people; Strict … Continue reading Quick Tip: Carnitine