Liquid L-Crnitine,
L-Carn
L-Carn, Liquid L-Carnitine,
2 ounce, 50 mg
Thomas Labs
L-Carnitine is a natural
protein like substance that enables cells to carry fuel (fatty acids) to the
heart. When a dog is unable to synthesize carnitine or is not getting enough,
the fuel does not reach the heart resulting in heart disease.
If you have a small breed dog that is prone to hypoglycemia, our research has
shown that this L-Carnitine formula will revolutionize the way hypoglycemic
puppies are treated and saved. L-Carnitine is required for the transport of
long chain fatty acids across mitochondrial membranes of the cell. This is essential
to the process of converting fatty acids into energy via ß oxidation and
the citric acid cycle. The mitochondria are the energy-producing organelles
of the cell in which adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and other important metabolites
are produced.
The body produces carnitine from lysine and methionine in the presence of vitamins
C, B-1, and B-6. If the level of L-carnitine is deficient, the number of potential
health risks increases, including a buildup of triglycerides in the blood, decreased
exercise tolerance, and myocardial disease (Shils, Olsen, Moshe, 1994).
The breakdown of fatty acids is the critical source of energy for the heart,
and without adequate carnitine to transport the fatty acids into the mitochondria,
myocardial insufficiencies may result. Research strongly suggest that L-carnitine
may be beneficial in both small and large animals for some cardiovascular problems
(Keene, Panciera, Atkins, 1991; McEntee and others, 1995).
A recent report suggests
that myocardial concentrations of L-carnitine are quite low in dogs suffering
from dilated cardiomyopathy (McEntee and others, 1995). A Labrador suffering
from dilated cardiomyopathy showed rapid and substantial clinical, electrocardiographic,
and echocardiographic improvements after 2 months of treatment with L-carnitine
(50mg/kg tid). In addition to improved myocardial function, improved appetite
and exercise tolerance were reported.
The study suggests that L-carnitine supplementation may improve altered myocardial
lipid metabolism associated with some cardiac diseases, including initial endocardiosis,
ischemic heart disease, congestive heart failure, and dilated cardiomyopathy.
DO NOT FEED TO CATTLE OR
OTHER RUMINANTS.
CAUTION:
FOR ANIMAL USE ONLY. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
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