In addition, acetyl-l-carnitine is an amino acid which your body uses to build proteins, and also helps the transportation of fatty acids into the mitochondria or energy producing cells
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If the goal of taking supplemental L-carnitine is enhanced athletic performance and recovery, consider taking it 30 to 60 minutes before exercise along with fast-acting carbohydrates. Different types of L-carnitine may offer different benefits, with acetyl-L-carnitine often taken for its mental health benefits and improved effects on body fat metabolism
Yu-Chen Fan: designed the study, revised the manuscript, and took leadership responsibility for the research
Chapter 14: Glycolysis, Gluconeogenesis, and the Pentose Phosphate Pathway in Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry Seventh Edition