How does Carnitine Support Hashimoto’s?
Carnitine is an amino acid that comes in several forms, including acetyl-L-carnitine, L-carnitine, and propionyl-L-carnitine. The Latin word carnus means "meat". Eating meat is the most important way to get carnitine in our diet. Our body stores carnitine in skeletal and cardiac muscle tissue. thyroid functional medicine doctor In general, acetyl-L-carnitine (also known as ALCAR) is the form considered most beneficial to the brain; it crosses the blood-brain barrier and research has shown it to be potentially beneficial for people suffering from various neurodegenerative diseases. L-carnitine is the form considered most beneficial for muscles. It has been shown in research to relieve muscle weakness and pain. It is commonly used in dietary supplements designed to improve athletic performance, optimizes fat-burning, and aid muscle recovery. Propionyl-L-carnitine has been studied for circulatory problems such as high blood pressure or peripheral vascular di...