Carnitor

Carnitor (Levocarnitine) facilitates the breakdown of omega fatty acids: linolenic, palmitic, linoleic, arachidonic, and oleic acids. Essentially, it transports long-chain fatty acids through mitochondrial double membrane. As a result, biosynthesis leads to the major outburst of energy. Additionally, Carnitor (Levocarnitine) eliminates short-chain metabolic breakdown products from mitochondria, regulating metabolism processes in the body.

Carnitor (Levocarnitine) improves fat metabolism, increases endurance, produces anabolic action, regulates protein metabolism, and facilitates muscle fiber growth. The anabolic qualities make it essential during the recovery after severe injuries or surgeries. Based on the reviews, it efficiently helps recover after increased exercise and is used to boost endurance and achieve high performance results in sport. It produces anti-thyroid action, in other words, helps those patients who suffer from hyperthyroidism. Moreover, it has antihypoxic qualities, which make it possible to successfully treat the diseases, related to the oxygen deficiency in tissues and other organs.

Carnitor (Levocarnitine) is recommended for use as part of the combination therapy in newborns and for developmental delay disorders, weight deficiency, and growth retardation; in rehabilitation treatment after surgeries, injuries, and severe diseases. It is used before the upcoming athletic trainings, because it helps gain muscle mass faster. It is specifically indicated to elderly patients, because this is the age when weakening muscles, organs, and brain require extra support. Based on the reviews of the elderly patients, who have used it, the abilities to focus and to memorize information are significantly enhanced. It is also used to treat vegetovascular dysfunction, general tiredness, and chronic fatigue.

Carnitor (Levocarnitine) tablets are taken by mouth, whole, with a full glass of water. The single dose for athletes normally ranges from 500 to 1,500mg.

The specific dosages, pharmaceutical form, and the duration of treatment are prescribed by the physician. Such factors as other medications, patient`s lifestyle, and accompanying diagnoses should be taken into consideration.

Very rare cases of overdose and side effects caused by Carnitor (Levocarnitine) have been registered. They are mostly associated with the intolerance of the Levocarnitine`s pharmaceutical form. This can be explained by its homeostatic properties, when the excess amount of the nutrient is eliminated from the body, without causing any damage. In any case, if there is any negative response to Carnitor (Levocarnitine), such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, skin rash, and others, the medication must be immediately discontinued.

Carnitor (Levocarnitine) does not have almost any contraindications, apart from those, where its administration may aggravate the situation. For example, it can`t be used in patients with acute gastrointestinal diseases or severe allergic reactions. It is also not recommended to take Carnitor (Levocarnitine) during pregnancy, without the approval of the physician, even though the nutrient itself can be beneficial while carrying and breast feeding the baby. The dose should correspond to the gestational age. Normally, a vitamins and minerals complex, containing Levocarnitine in a balanced form, would be prescribed to pregnant patients.