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Carnitine
[ kahr´nĭ-tēn ] a derivative of betaine found in skeletal muscle and liver; it is necessary for the mitochondrial oxidation of fatty acids. Miller-Keane Encyclopedia and Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health, Seventh Edition.
Car·Ni·Tine
Vitamin BT Synonym(s): BT factor [L. Caro carn-, flesh + ine] Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012
carnitine (kär′nĭ-tēn′) n. A compound that functions in fatty acid metabolism by transporting fatty acids into mitochondria for energy production.
It is naturally produced in the body and is present in many animal products, especially red meat. The American Heritage® Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2007, 2004 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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Carnitine allegedly enhances athletic performance, prevents heart disease, controls weight and has anti-ageing properties; current data does not support these assertions. Segen’s Medical Dictionary.
Contents
This section has information on: thiamin (vitamin B1)
riboflavin (vitamin B2)
niacin (vitamin B3)
pantothenic acid
vitamin B6
biotin (vitamin B7)
folate and folic acid
vitamin B.
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In prokaryotes and plants, it is used as osmoprotectant.