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carnitine

carnitine

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A substance in the body and some foods that helps turn fat into energy
  • noun
  • /ˈkɑrnɪˌtiːn/
  • Specialized
: carnitina
  • This is most common as a supplement for weight loss, and, in fact, many bottled or powdered beverages contain L-Carnitine because it can aid in weight loss, especially if partnered with exercise.
  • L-carnitine
  • Carnitine deficiency
  • Carnitine levels

So the red meat contains choline and carnitine.

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Examples

  • L-Carnitine must be taken in capsule or pill form.

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  • Yet another very good diabetic supplement is carnitine, the prominent ingredient in diet pills and drinks.

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  • L carnitine and acetyl L carnitine in particular facilitates fat oxidation.

  • Finally, I would strongly advise you to add foods rich in carnitine to your ASD child's diet.

  • Beef with Carnitine: Carnitine is mainly used to support fat metabolism, resulting in branched-chain amino acids.

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  • Carnitine lowers cholesterol and assists diabetics in reducing weight during the procedure.

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  • One of the most popular ingredients in these cellulite creams is L-Carnitine, an amino acid that is naturally produced in the body.

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  • To assist with fat loss leading up to a show, I also take L-Carnitine, Body Ripped HGH + ZMA, and Thermogen Liquid.

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  • Many athletes take carnitine as a supplement to help convert fat into energy during workouts.

  • Foods like red meat and dairy contain carnitine, which is important for fat metabolism.

Surface Forms

carnitine singular
carnitines plural

Morphology

carnitine = carni + ine

A technical chemical name built from the combining form 'carni-' (flesh) + the chemical suffix '-ine'; the specific biochemical meaning ('helps turn fat into energy') is specialized and not inferable by an average B1 learner from these parts.

Etymology

The word carnitine comes from the Latin root carni- meaning 'meat' or 'flesh', the same root you see in carnivore. It was named because the substance is found in meat and in our bodies and helps turn fat into energy, so thinking of carnitine as a 'meat' fuel for muscles makes the meaning easier to remember.