Burn Fat For Fuel

Sci Fit's acetyl-L-Carnitine is an amino acid derivative that is intimately involved in bioenergy production. It has two primary responsibilities in the body. One of the primary sources of fuel for the mitochondria are long chain fatty acids, L-Carnitine is required to transport these fatty acids across the mitochondrial membrane, the L-Carnitine is then "recycled" for continued use in this shuttling process. Another function of L-Carnitine is to remove short and long chain fatty acids from the mitochondria, which may build up and interfere with the bio-energy producing process vital to normal cell function.1

L-Carnitine is vital not only for maintaining healthy energy levels, but it has many other health benefits:2

It is also a cardio protective substance.

It lowers triglycerides levels and increases HDL levels in some.

It may be an immune system supportive substance too.

It is a neuroprotective substance w/ positive benefits in patients with Alzheimer's Disease and Down's Syndrome. It may also slow the mental decline in the elderly not affected by dementia.

There is some evidence that L-Carnitine may have anti-aging effects. Mitochondrial function and mobility in aged rats was significantly increased in one study.

L-Carnitine may increase fertility of men. In one human trial the motility of sperm was increased in the group receiving four grams of acetyl-L-Carnitine, which resulted in a greater number of pregnancies.