L-CARNITINE Report up-dated on June 8, 1997

L-Carnitine supports fat metabolism for cardiovascular health. L-Carnitine transports long-chain fatty acids into the mitochondria of each cell. The fats are then broken down into energy, which is used to fuel the cardiovascular and Muscular Systems of the body.

When insufficient levels of L-Carnitine are present, then too few fatty acids are transported into the cell. Instead of being effectively utilized as fuel, the fat builds up in the bloodstream and as a result, lethargy, muscle weakness, and fatigue will happen. Long term cardiovascular health and maintenance is sacrificed in the process.

L-Carnitine is found naturally in red meat (So is Coenzyme Q-10) so the supplementation for vegetarians is of the uppermost importance. Especially since as we age the level of this amino acid drops throughout the aging process. In addition, as the body ages, it becomes less efficient at metabolizing nutrients, so that the elderly will benefit greatly from L-Carnitine supplements.

By enabling the body to operate more efficiently by utilizing fat for energy, L-Carnitine enhances Energy, Stamina and metabolic rate levels. Clinical studies have shown an increase in exercise and cardiovascular tolerance and a decrease in fatigue in cardiovascular disease patients who took supplemental L-Carnitine. By ensuring adequate utilization of fatty acids to fuel the heart and other essential organs, L-Carnitine is able to help combat fatigue, enhance the body’s energy levels and help build lean muscle mass and increase stamina and the metabolic rate of the body.

Carnitine is important in the regulatory effect upon fat metabolism in the heart and skeletal muscles. Under our medical trials it has been shown to stimulate fat metabolism and it assists in the clearance of triglycerides and fatty acids from the blood stream. In human metabolism, the amino acid transport system is utilized in the transfer of fatty acids across the cell membrane and on to the mitochondria. It is here at the mitochondria level; once the fatty acids are finally delivered that they can be used as an efficient source of fuel for generating energy on a cellular level for the body. Carnitine is not a vitamin but is an amino acid, and is found only in animal muscle tissue and organs. Carnitine can’t be source from vegetable or fruit diets. The highest concentration level of Carnitine found in the human body is in one’s internal organs and skeletal muscle groups.

We have found that there is a great different between men and woman for the internal need for this amino acid. Men have and need to have a much a higher blood level of Carnitine then women. This is because the highest level of Carnitine is found in the epididymis of the testes in males. Carnitine is necessary for energy metabolism with in the sperm for proper mobility, to strengthen and enhance the sperm metabolic rate for fertilization. In humans or mammals that have low to very low Carnitine blood level, sperm just doesn’t have the proper strength levels to supply them with the required energy to complete their course to the female egg in waiting.

Our Medical trials are currently underway and we have experienced some very striking results with regards to both cardiovascular diseases and Fertility. Additional information will be added when our trial data is reviewed and complied.