Carnitine has been considered an ergogenic compound mainly because of its role in energy production. While there are several studies showing a beneficial effect of supplemental carnitine on exercise performance, the overall evidence is equivocal at this point (Brass, 2000). This may be due …Read More
Carnitine and Alzheimer’s disease
There are several reports in the literature on the beneficial effects of carnitine supplementation in mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease. Carnitine as acetyl L- carnitine was employed in these studies, with very encouraging outcome. The data suggest that …Read More
A new study revealed that a good intake of turmeric can help prevent the onset of dementia. By eating curry dishes for at least once a week, a person's risk of suffering from dementia is greatly reduced, thereby helping one's chances of steering clear of this degenerative disease.
Curcumin …Read More
Two interactions are very well recognized. One is the role of carnitine, along with coenzyme Q10, in countering the cardiotoxicity induced by the anticancer drug adriamycin. The second is toxicity of the antiepileptic drug valproate, especially in younger patients. Valproate has been shown to impair the uptake and the synthe …Read More
A new study published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition suggests that KSM-66 brand ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) may improve muscle strength, size, and recovery in adult males engaged in resistance training.
Researchers found that healthy adult males who co …Read More
The discussion of the effects of L-Carnitine will not be complete without mentioning the unique and important metabolic interrelationship and synergy between carnitine and coenzyme Q10 in their primary functions in the body. Carnitine is essential for delivering the fuel (fatty acids) to the mitochondrial matrix and coenzyme …Read More
Supplementation of Diets with Alpha Tocopherol Reduces Serum Concentrations of Gamma and Delta Tocopherol in Humans:
A recent randomized, placebo-controlled trial at Johns Hopkins University found that despite promising evidence from in vitro experiments and observational studies, suppleme …Read More
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V …Read More
We received a question “Can CoQ10 help a person with MS?” from a visitor to our web site. Here is the answer I received from one of the senior research scientists at Tishcon Corp.
“Although there is no data on a role for CoQ10 in MS, there is evidence to suggest that oxidative damage to ma …Read More
What do people use Berberine Supplements for?
– Diabetes
– Heart Disease
– Immune Support
– Cognitive Support
– Cholesterol Support
– Intestinal Infections
– Weight Control
– Joint Problems
What is Berberine?
Berberine is a natural yellow colored …Read More