L-Carnitine And Alzheimer’’s disease
26 March 2007 – 11:06 am
The Facts About L-Carnitine
The full name of l-carnitine is acetyl-l-carnitine which is usually shortened to l-carnitine or even just carnitine.
L-carnitine is a non-essential amino acid which is produced in the liver.
Foods which contain l-carnitine are:
- Red Meat
- Dairy Products
- Avocado
- Tempeh
L-carnitine can help with the following health conditions:
- High Cholesterol
- Atherosclerosis
- Poor Circulation
- Coronary Heart Disease
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Alzheimer’s Help – Is L-Carnitine The Answer?
Clinical trials have shown that l-carnitine improve memory, improves the life of Alzheimer’s sufferers and delays the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.
How Much L-Carnitine Do You Need To Take To Help With Alzheimer’s Disease?
To help a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, they can take a daily dose of between 250mg and 1g of l-carnitine.
A typical supplemental dose used in clinical trials was 1 gram taken three times per day.
Note: Care needs to be taken when taking doses over 4g as diarhoea can occur.
So, To Sum Up…
- L-carnitine is a non-essential amino acid which apart from helping with Alzheimer’s disease can also help with heart and circulation conditions plus chronic fatigue syndrome
- If you are concerned about someone who has Alzheimer’s disease, clinical trials have shown that by supplementing their diet with l-carnitine can help to improve their memory, delay the progression of Alzheimer’s plus improve their quality of life
