The Nutraceutical Value of Carnitine and Its Use in Dietary Supplements
Alessandra Durazzo, Massimo Lucarini, Amirhossein Nazhand, Selma B. Souto, Amélia M. Silva, Patrícia Severino, Eliana B. Souto, Antonello Santini
Abstract
Carnitine can be considered a conditionally essential nutrient for its importance in human physiology. This paper provides an updated picture of the main features of carnitine outlining its interest and possible use. Particular attention has been addressed to its beneficial properties, exploiting carnitine's properties and possible use by considering the main in vitro, in animal, and human studies. Moreover, the main aspects of carnitine-based dietary supplements have been indicated and defined with reference to their possible beneficial health properties.
Topics & Concepts
NutraceuticalCarnitineEssential nutrientHuman healthHealth benefitsValue (mathematics)Human nutritionBiologyBiotechnologyNutrientMedicineBiochemistryTraditional medicineComputer scienceEnvironmental healthEcologyMachine learningMetabolism and Genetic DisordersMitochondrial Function and PathologyAmino Acid Enzymes and Metabolism