Crystalline Pure Ultra L-Carnitine
USP Free-Form Amino Acid

DIETARY SUPPLEMENT

 S U P P L E M E N T F A C T S

 

 Serving Size 1 Capsule 30 servings per bottle

Amount Per Capsule

 % Daily Value

L-Carnitine (as L-Carnitine Fumarate)

300 mg

*

 

 * Daily Value not established

Other ingredients: Gelatin, microcrystalline cellulose, and magnesium stearate.

This product is manufactured to meet the stringent standards of the US Pharmacopoeia for quality, purity, potency, & disintegration.

Made from pure, quality ingredients. Contains no sugar, starch, yeast, wheat, corn, soy, egg, milk, artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives.

As a dietary supplement, take one (1) or more capsules per day with meals or as recommended by a health care professional. It is recommended this product be taken with vitamins and minerals.

Do not refrigerate.

Keep out of reach of children.

Keep in a dry place, tightly capped.

Variation in the product color may occur.



Active L-Carnitine Formula

Pure, Elemental (active) L-Carnitine Fumarate for healthy heart & brain tissue, lipid metabolism, and athletic support.

Each capsule contains Elemental L-Carnitine Fumarate 300 mg,

What Is Carnitine?

Carnitine is a naturally occurring amino acid metabolized from Lysine and Methionine (with Vitamins B-6 and C) and synthesized in the liver and kidneys. The food source is meat and milk and it is absent in strict vegetarian diets. Carnitine is a necessary component of heart and skeletal muscle tissue. It is involved in lipid metabolism, and it functions to transport fatty acids across the inner mitochondrial membranes. This amino acid is also essential for brain cells and healthy neurological function, and it promotes longevity by helping to provide cells with the necessary energy to function.

Carnitine deficiencies are common, and are evident in two types of conditions. Those in which Myopathy is involved, note Carnitine deficiencies in muscles, whereas systemic deficiencies are results of long term diseases, such as renal failure, and Reye's syndrome. Low levels of Camitine have been also noted in patients with diabetes, myocardial ischemia, cancer and alcoholism. There are different types of Carnitine: Elemental (active) L-Camitine Fumarate has an extra molecule of furnaric acid, that helps maintain Krebs Cycle function, and Acetyl-Camitine crosses the blood brain barrier quickly and aids in neurological function Carnitine supplementation results in increased plasma and tissue levels of Carnitine.

Carnitine and Heart Function

In healthy heart tissue, Carnitine has adequate amounts to provide sufficient fatty acids, which are the principal energy substrate of the heart.

Camitine levels decrease in patients with acute and chronic ischemic cardiopathy, including angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, chronic coronary insufficiency, as well as heart failure. This causes the heart to shift to Glucose metabolism to supply energy, resulting in over-utilization of glycogen, thus depleting glycogen stores, which are necessary to supply emergency energy to the heart.

Carnitine supplementation enables the facilitation of fatty acid oxidation, preserving glycogen stores and restoring normal metabolic conditions to the heart.

Supplementation of Camitine to patients with angina pectons may improve exercise tolerance, help prevent arrhythmias, and may be beneficial in patients with congestive heart failure as well. Camitine supplementation may improve tachycardia and reduce signs and symptoms of ischemia in patients with coronary artery disease,

Carnitine, Aceytl-Carnitine, and Brain and Neurological Function.

  • Carnitine and Acetyl-Camitine are present in the grey matter of the central nervous system.
  • Acetyl-Carnitine, the Ester form of Carnitine, is quickly absorbed into the brain and has significant effect on healthy neurological function, especially on age-related changes on dopamine receptors and amino acid levels in the brain. Acetyl-Camitine protects neurons against oxidative damage and may slow the progression of dementia in Alzheimees patients,
  • Acetyl-Carnitine has a role in neuronal metabolism and increases neurotrophic factors, and it may be beneficial with patients who have peripheral neuropathies with pain.

Lipid Metabolism

  • Camitine is involved in tat metabolism, and is the only known substance that can lower harmful Triglyceddes, which can cause poor circulation, myocardial infarction and kidney disease.
  • Camitine transfers long chain fatty acids across the mitochondrial membranes of cells, where they can be used as an energy source. By mobilizing the fatty acids, it stimulates fat metabolism resulting in fat reduction.
  • Acetyl-Carnitine is also involved in lipid activity, and has a positive effect on lowering cholesterol.

Athletic Performance

  • Carnitine supplementation increases lipid metabolism in muscles during physical activity, which leads to saving glycogen stores. This helps prevent the breakdown of muscle tissue during prolonged & vigorous workouts and general athletic activities.
  • Camitine increases energy, but without supplementation, Carnitine pools become depleted due to strenuous activity. Acetyl-Carnitine also has a beneficial effect on muscles, which is important for athletic performance.
  • Athletes administered Carnitine supplementation showed increased performance in sports activities.

Additional Information Regarding Carnitine

  • Low levels of Acetyl-Camitine have been documented in infertile sperm.
  • Camitine enhances liver function and the immune system.
  • It naturally increases mental and physical energy.
  • Some benefits have been noted in symptoms of Parkinson's Disease and degenerative muscle conditions.

Some Benefits of Carnitine

  • Bio-Recovery provides the purest, active L-Camitine to insure effectiveness.
  • Many Camitine products only state total molecular weight of ingredients without providing the actual activity of the Carnitine. Bio-Recovery provides all pure, Elemental (active) L-Camitine.
  • L-Camitine Fumarate has an extra furnaric acid. molecule to help Krebs' Cycle function.

References:

  • Di Pasquale, M. Amino Acids and Proteins for the Athlete, The Anabolic Edge, 1997.
  • Heurtes, et al 'Respiratory Chain Enzymes in Muscle of Endurance Athletes, Effect of L-Carnitine", Biochem. Biophys. Res. C.1992.
  • Spagnoli A. et al "Long-term Acetyl-Camitine Treatment In Alzheimees Disease". Neurology, 1991.
  • Bruno, g et al, "Acetyl-L-Carnitine In Alzheimer Disease: A Short Term Study on CSF Neurotransmitters and Neuropeptides, Alzheimers Disease and Associated Disordors," 1995.
  • Pepine, Carl J, "The Therapeutic Potential of Carnitine in Cardiovascular Disease", Clinical Therapeutics, Feb. 1991.
  • Crayhon, Robert M.S., The Carnitine Miracle. 1998,

 
  

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