The Metabolic Shovel
Mitochondria are the powerhouse of cells, converting food into energy usable by the cells. In the metaphor of mitochondria as the cellular “furnace,” L-Carnitine’s role is to shovel in the biologic coal (free fats). This increases both fat metabolism and cell energy. Without the L-Carnitine “shovel”, the furnace stops “burning” fat efficiently metabolism slows and fat accumulates.
We get a constant supply of carnitine in our diet, especially if we eat meat. (In fact, the name carnitine is derived from the Latin word for meat). Most people are able to synthesize sufficient amounts of L-Carnitine from the amino acids methionine and lysine to avoid deficiency. Even vegetarians are thought to produce adequate amounts of carnitine. Even so, supplementation with biologically active L-Carnitine provides uninterrupted essential support for a variety of vital physiologic functions, especially since endogenous carnitine production dips dramatically with age.
L-Carnitine’s role in fat metabolism leads it to affect, to some degree, all the other energy metabolism functions in the cell, including the burning of carbohydrates. This means L-Carnitine can be helpful in supporting glucose metabolism.
In addition to transporting long-chain fatty acids into the mitochondria, it also plays a prominent role in exercise performance. L-Carnitine also serves to support cardio health and help reduce oxidative stress.
PERQUE L-Carnitine Plus Guard delivers 500 mg of L-carnitine in the bioactive fumarate form, with added benefits of GABA and kelp alginate micellized in MCT to optimize absorption.
Detoxifying the body of toxins is key for effective weight management. In addition, hormonal systems in the body affect the rate of weight loss or gain. PERQUE L-Carnitine Plus Guard has a special kelp extract that helps detoxify and support healthy thyroid hormone, synergistic in weight management along with healthy diet and exercise.*
Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs) micellized PERQUE L-Carnitine Plus Guard for better l-carnitine uptake and bioactivity. Since MCTs also tend to provide a feeling of satiety, they enhance the weight management role of the product. Weight management is associated with changes in neuronal activity and PERQUE addresses this issue by adding Gamma Amino Butyric Acid (GABA) in this formulation. GABA functions as a calming neurotransmitter, required for brain metabolism. GABA calms neuron activity and protects from over firing, reducing stress levels.*