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L-Carnitine by ITI (Integrative Therapeutics)
L-Carnitine helps our bodies produce energy at a cellular level.
Our cells - especially in our cardiovascular system benefit from proper levels of L-Carnitine.
Size 30 Scored Caplets Dosage 500mg
Recommendations
Adults take 1 caplet daily or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.
Ingredient per serving size of 1 Scored Caplet
L-Carnitine USP 500 mg
Calcium (as calcium sulfate) 135 mg
Other Ingredients
cellulose, silicon dioxide, and hydrogenated cottonseed oil.
Other Ingredients
Contains No sugar, salt, yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, soy, dairy products, artificial coloring, artificial flavoring, preservatives or ingredients of animal origin. This product contains natural ingredients; color variations are normal.
About L-Carnitine
An important nutrient for heart and muscle function. L-Carnitine is necessary for fatty acid metabolism and energy production in cardiac and skeletal muscle. In fact, about 95% of the L-Carnitine in our body occurs in these tissues. Although L-Carnitine is present in mea-based diets, it is almost entirely lacking in vegetarian diets. When we're healthy, L-Carnitine can also be produced in the kidneys and liver. When the body's production is too low, dietary sources or supplements can supply what's needed. L-Carnitine is the pure, safe form of this powerful amino acid. DL-Carnitine is unsafe and should not be taken.
Dr. Julian Whitaker wrote, "Carnitine may be the number one nutrient missing from the American diet. Carnitine naturally helps you to lose weight, increase energy, and protect your heart and arteries. How? By helping fat burn optimally. Carnitine is the only nutrient that can transport fat to the part of the cell that burns it called the mitochondria. If you canšt get fat into the mitochondria, you can't burn it. Only carnitine can get it in there. So without carnitine, no fat burning can occur. Optimal carnitine levels allow our body to burn fat at the fastest rate possible. There is scientific evidence that increased levels of carnitine in tissues leads to increased fat burning. Fat transported to the mitochondria where it is burned not only gives you energy but encourages weight loss. Carnitine also helps increase metabolic rate while also maintaining the amount of muscle tissue. This can aid in long term weight loss because muscles burn calories even when you are sitting still. The more muscle you have the more calories you burn throughout the day. Eliminating cravings can be one of the hardest parts of changing your diet. Carnitine is one of the most important nutrients for keeping blood sugar constant and eliminating these cravings. This vitamin-like compound is essential to normal heart function. Studies have shown that when heart patients are given L-carnitine before an exercise stress test, the heart functions more efficiently -- it pumps more blood, with fewer beats, and with less tendency toward oxygen deprivation.
- Proper fatty acid utilization inhibits the production of toxic metabolites that interfere with optimal heart function.
- Improved fat metabolism to help control your weight and increase your energy and sport endurance.
- Take along with Co-Q-10 and magnesium to strengthen your heart muscle.
Clinical Studies
Carnitine might be a good addition to standard therapy for angina. In one controlled study, 200 individuals with angina (the exercise-induced variety) took either 2 g daily of L-carnitine or were left untreated. All the study participants continued to take their usual medication for angina. Those taking carnitine showed improvement in several measures of heart function, including a significantly greater ability to exercise without chest pain. 2 They were also able to reduce the dosage of some of their heart medications (under medical supervision) as their symptoms decreased. Similarly positive results were seen in a double-blind trial of 52 individuals with angina.3 Several small studies have found that carnitine, can improve symptoms of congestive heart failure.4,5
Carnitine may help reduce death rate after a heart attack. In a 12-month placebo-controlled study, 160 individuals who had experienced a heart attack received 4 g of L-carnitine daily or placebo, in addition to other conventional medication. The mortality rate in the treated group was significantly lower than in the placebo group, 1.2% versus 12.5%, respectively. There were also improvements in heart rate, blood pressure, angina (chest pain), and blood lipids.6
L-carnitine reduces serum cholesterol level. HDL cholesterol has also increased in response to carnitine supplementation. A larger double-blind study of 472 people found that carnitine may improve the chances of survival if given within 24 hours after a heart attack.7References
1. Heinonen OJ. Carnitine and physical exercise. Sports Med. 1996;22:109-132.
2. Cacciatore L, Cerio R, Ciarimboli M, et al. The therapeutic effect of L-carnitine in patients with exercise-induced stable angina: a controlled study. Drugs Exp Clin Res. 1991;17:225-235.
3. Cherchi A, Lai C, Angelino F, et al. Effects of L-carnitine on exercise tolerance in chronic stable angina: a multicenter, double-blind, randomized, placebo controlled crossover study. Int J Clin Pharmacol Ther Toxicol. 1985;23:569-572.
4. Caponnetto S, Canale C, Masperone MA, et al. Efficacy of L-propionylcarnitine treatment in patients with left ventricular dysfunction. Eur Heart J. 1994;15:1267-1273.
5. Mancini M, Rengo F, Lingetti M, et al. Controlled study on the therapeutic efficacy of propionyl-L-carnitine in patients with congestive heart failure. Arzneimittelforschung. 1992;42:1101-1104.
6. Davini P, Bigalli A, Lamanna F, et al. Controlled study on L-carnitine therapeutic efficacy in post-infarction. Drugs Exp Clin Res. 1992;18:355-365.
7. Iliceto S, Scrutinio D, Bruzzi P, et al. Effect of L-carnitine administration on left ventricular remodeling after acute anterior myocardial infarction: the L-Carnitine Ecocardiografia Digitalizzata Infarto Miocardico (CEDIM) Trial. J Am Coll Cardiol. 1995;26:380-387.
Notes:
If pregnant, nursing, or taking prescription drugs, consult your healthcare practitioner prior to use.
Keep away from moisture. Replace cap tightly after each use.
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L-Carnitine 500mg
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This is a statement of nutritional support. This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to medically diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult your health care provider before using any supplement.
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