{"product_id":"lef-opt-carnitine-60","title":"Life Extension Optimized Carnitine (60 Caps)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Optimized Carnitine provides three clinically studied forms of carnitine that work together to help you recover from exercise quicker and support heart, brain and nervous system health.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productOverview product-overview mb-3 mb-lg-4\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptimized Carnitine provides three advanced forms of carnitine to optimize cellular energy production. All three of these powerful forms of carnitine work together to help the body recover quicker from exercise and support heart, brain and nervous system health, all at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productBenefitStatement product-benefit-statement mb-3 mb-lg-4\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"product-benefit-statement\"\u003eCarnitine is an amino derivative found in the body that transports fatty acids to the mitochondria to be used as fuel.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"familyOverview family-overview\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h4 roboto font-lg font-weight-bold\"\u003eOptimized Carnitine Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"benefitsAtAGlance benefits-at-a-glance mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptimizes cellular energy production \u0026amp; availability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromotes brain \u0026amp; heart health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports youthful exercise recovery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarnitine is an amino derivative found in nearly every cell of the body that transports fatty acids to the mitochondria to be used as fuel for energy production.\u003csup\u003e1,2\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOptimized Carnitine provides three advanced forms of carnitine that work synergistically to get your mitochondria to produce cellular energy fast and efficiently. This boost in cellular function helps to combat the age-related decrease in cellular energy, and is essential for your brain and heart and for exercise recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collapse\" id=\"detailsCollapse\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcetyl-L-Carnitine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the form of carnitine that is chiefly involved in moving fat molecules across the mitochondrial membrane. It crosses into the brain from the bloodstream and provides additional energy directly to brain cells.\u003csup\u003e3\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrain Function: Most studies of neurodegeneration use the acetyl-carnitine form.\u003csup\u003e4\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eResearch has demonstrated improvements in memory and learning as well as mental status and cognitive function.\u003csup\u003e5,6\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMood Support: Preclinical studies have shown that acetyl-L-carnitine enhances the release of dopamine (the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003efeel good\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eneurotransmitter) from neurons and helps it bind to dopamine receptors.\u003csup\u003e7\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVarious studies have exhibited its ability to stabilize and improve mood.\u003csup\u003e8-10\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcetyl-L-Carnitine Arginate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcetyl-L-Carnitine Arginate (ACA) is molecularly bonded to the amino acid arginine. ACA was shown in preclinical settings to induce the outgrowth of the tiny but essential nerve cell protrusions called neurites that underpin memory formation and learning.\u003csup\u003e11\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePropionyl-L-Carnitine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResearch has shown that Propionyl-L-Carnitine (PLC) plays an important role in protecting the function and health of endothelial cells.\u003csup\u003e12-14\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt has shown to help correct an imbalance between the production and utilization of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the energy currency used throughout the body. This suggests that PLC may optimize cardiac performance by enhancing energy metabolism and increasing ATP levels.\u003csup\u003e15\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to protecting vascular cells from damage, PLC optimizes endothelial function by increasing the production of vasodilating nitric oxide.\u003csup\u003e16,17\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a result of its mechanisms of action, PLC can help improve physical performance, male sexual function and general fatigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Life Extention Foundation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54332820357436,"sku":"02018","price":26.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/4695\/0204\/files\/opt_carnitine.jpg?v=1788197365","url":"https:\/\/herbshopga.com\/products\/lef-opt-carnitine-60","provider":"Herb Shop \u0026 Organic Foods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}