The Nutraceutical Value of Carnitine and Its Use in Dietary Supplements

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2020

Authors

Durazzo, A (Author) Other; Lucarini, M (Author) Other; Nazhand, A (Author) Other; Souto, SB (Author) FMUP; Silva, AM (Author) Other; Severino, P (Author) Other; Souto, EB (Author) Other; Santini, A (Author) Other

Journal

Title: Molecules

Vol. 25

Final page: 2127

ISSN: 1420-3049

Publisher: MDPI

Indexing

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Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00S-3EK

DOI: 10.3390/molecules25092127

Abstract (EN): Carnitine can be considered a conditionally essential nutrient for its importance in human physiology. This paper provides an updated picture of the main features of carnitine outlining its interest and possible use. Particular attention has been addressed to its beneficial properties, exploiting carnitine's properties and possible use by considering the main in vitro, in animal, and human studies. Moreover, the main aspects of carnitine-based dietary supplements have been indicated and defined with reference to their possible beneficial health properties.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 19