Carnitine is a derivative word of “carnus” which means flesh in Latin. This nutrient is responsible in the metabolization process that converts fat to energy. How? It transports the fatty acid into the mitochondria, the power-house or the energy-producing centers of the cell. Thus, allowing the body to function primarily with its muscular activities. The carnitine is produced in the body specifically in the liver and kidneys, and stores it in the skeletal muscles, heart, brain and even sperm. Carnitine is the generic term for a number of compounds like L-carnitine, L-acetylcarnitine, acetyl-L-carnitine, and L-Propionyl carnitine. These compounds also have different although some have similar functions in the body, and that is to burn fats. Continue reading →