carnitine

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A betaine 3-hydroxy-4-trimethylammonio-butanoate that occurs in the liver and has a function in fatty acid transport
Carnitine, or conjugated linoleic acid, is a naturally occurring nutrient shown to contribute to the growth of lean muscle, reduction of body fat and improved health Linoleic acid belongs to a family of essential fatty acids called omega-6 fatty acids and performs a number of important metabolic functions in the body Whereas linoleic acid is present in many vegetable oils, CLA occurs primarily in beef and dairy products CLA has a slightly different molecular structure than linoleic acid and, as a result, different nutritional benefits In addition to its body shaping benefits, research continues to build a case for CLA's antioxidant and anticarcinogenic properties
Non-structural amino acid that transports fatty acids into muscle cells for use as energy fuel Carnitine is water-soluble and can be made in the body from the amino acids lysine and methionine with the assistance of vitamins C, B6 and Niacin, which act as coenzymes in the process
A vital component of mitochondrial function that shuttles molecules derived from fatty acids into the mitochondria for conversion into ATP