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Carnitine is produced endogenously from two essential amino acids, methionine and lysine, when it is not received from the diet in the brain, liver and kidneys. Carbohydrate metabolism is influenced by carnitine. Carnitine regulatory abnormalities have been attributed to diabetic complications, trauma, obesity, cardiomyopathy, fasting, endocrine imbalances.

In these reviews carnitine has shown potential for the treatment of a number of neurological diseases, including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, liver and kidney diseases, diabetes, obesity, sexual function and fertility, depression, anticancer, the disorder autism spectrum and other painful neuropathies. In dry eyes, topical treatment provides osmoprotection while modulating immune and proinflammatory responses. Carnitine is recognized as a dietary supplement in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases and may be effective in the treatment of obesity, reducing glucose intolerance. and increase total energy expenditure. L-carnitine is an important factor in the metabolism of long-chain fatty acids to produce energy. It exhibits a wide range of biological activities including anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic, neuroprotective and gastroprotective properties. L-carnitine prevents oxidative stress and regulates nitric oxide, cellular respiration and the activity of enzymes included in the defense against oxidative damage. Furthermore, these effects are attributed to its antioxidant and free radical scavenger activity. It also acts on DNA and cell membranes, protecting them against destruction induced by oxygen free radicals.

L-Carnitine is widely recognized as one of the most effective techniques for increasing endurance, losing fat and reducing post-workout recovery time, all of which helps maintain a healthy body weight.

L-carnitine contributes to the optimal state of the immune system by stimulating the formation of defenses and blocking the appearance of diseases. It also acts as an antioxidant, preventing the destruction of cells and tissues by free radicals. L-carnitine accumulates mainly in muscle, heart and lung tissue. In addition to anti-inflammatory benefits, L-carnitine supplementation results in several improvements in health outcomes, which may influence susceptibility to viral infection.

Since the beneficial effects of this drug have been demonstrated in relieving fatigue caused by diseases such as cancer, MS, etc., it can also be considered as a potential option to relieve fatigue and severity caused by COVID-19.

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“one meta-analysis found low carnitine in 80% of children with autism”

I can’t help but wonder if this severe deficiency is caused by parasites consuming it. Andreas Kalcker and Kerri Rivera have linked parasites to autism. (https://www.brighteon.com/7c4387b3-595a-4f2d-ae19-febfa4da8848)

“ Children with ASD and genetic mutations in the carnitine pathway also appear to response to L-carnitine.”

Parasites may be the source of aberrant genetic mutations, and not our own genome. This may be why some people recover from autism after doing a parasite cleanse. In the link i provided above, if you watch the video you’ll see a very long parasite exiting the body of a little girl. This girl recovered from her autism.

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