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January 5th, 2011
L-Carnitine Enhances Sport Performance
L-carnitine is an unusual amino acid that has a number of important physiological functions, including the cellular conversion of fat by the energy burning powerhouses called mitochondria. As these mitochondria are primarily found in muscle, especially heart and skeletal muscle, it is of no surprise that they help enhance athletic performance. This latter point prompted scientists from the University of Pretoria in South Africa, to investigate its effects on long distance runners.
By Leland • Posted in Supplements • Comments Off