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Stimulation of the adrenal gland is effected by Carnitine which is important in aiding the body in using its fat reserves as fuel.
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Carnitine is a compound used by living cells during the breakdown of fat to be used for metabolic energy.
Jill S. Brown: Can Sports Performance Supplements Give You an Edge? Jill S. Brown 2010
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Carnitine and ALCAR enhance the sensitivity of insulin receptors, helping to decrease blood sugar levels and levels of circulating insulin, necessary to any successful antiaging and weight loss program.
Forever Young M.D. Nicholas Perricone 2010
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Carnitine can also decrease the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as interleukin-1, interleukin-6, and tumor necrosis factor alpha.
Forever Young M.D. Nicholas Perricone 2010
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Carnitine and ALCAR also protect the mitochondria through an antioxidant mechanism.
Forever Young M.D. Nicholas Perricone 2010
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Carnitine and ALCAR play a key role in maintaining mitochondrial energy production, which is critical in combating sepsis, MODS, and aging.
Forever Young M.D. Nicholas Perricone 2010
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Carnitine and its derivative acetyl L-carnitine ALCAR are amino acids that are essential in transporting fatty acids into the mitochondria to be burned for energy.
Forever Young M.D. Nicholas Perricone 2010
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Carnitine transports the fatty acids from our blood into the cell for this energy production.
Dr. Nicholas Perricone: The Top 10 Weight Loss Supplements 2009
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Carnitine and its derivative, acetyl L-carnitine, are two of the most important nutrients for weight loss.
Dr. Nicholas Perricone: The Top 10 Weight Loss Supplements 2009
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Carnitine is critical for energy formation and an active metabolism.
Dr. Nicholas Perricone: The Top 10 Weight Loss Supplements 2009
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