The L-Carnitine is an oligopeptide consisting of two essential amino acids, lysine and methionine, which act as a natural constituent of cells and develop a role in the utilization of lipids for the muscles. The best-known function of carnitine is its essential role in transporting long-chain fatty acids into mitochondria for b-oxidation, thus being of fundamental importance in lipid catabolism and energy production for the myocardium and muscles. The lack of L-Carnitine prevents fats to be transported to the energetic point, where they will be burnt. As a consequence of the accumulation of fat results orange skin and cellulite. By contrast, the more L-Carnitine, the more fat is burnt and therefore, we lose weight, we recover energy and our resistance to cold and fatigue increases. Carnitine and its esters also protect cells from oxidative stress damages both by inhibiting free radical propagation and by contributing to repair the oxidized membrane phospholipids.
