Carnitine Product Shown to Help Post-Exercise Recovery in Middle-Aged

As the number of middle-aged individuals continues to increase, it is important to identify food and nutritional products tailored to the needs of this demographic group and support these products with scientific research.

Aug 11 2010 --- A new study provides evidence that daily supplementation with two grams of L-Carnitine in the form of Carnipure tartrate can accelerate post-exercise recovery and reduce muscle soreness in middle-aged individuals. Carnipure tartrate is a high quality form of L-Carnitine produced by Lonza. The double-blind, placebo-controlled, balanced, crossover study was conducted by the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Connecticut and published in the August 2010 issue of the Journal Metabolism: Clinical and Experimental.

The study complements previously published research that shows similar positive health effects in younger subjects. However, as the number of middle-aged individuals continues to increase, it is important to identify food and nutritional products tailored to the needs of this demographic group and support these products with scientific research. “Carnipure can play an important role in the diet of middle-aged women and men and positively affect their physical wellbeing,” says Dr. William Kraemer, lead author of the study.

A nutrient produced in the body and found in some dietary sources, L-Carnitine plays a critical role in fat and energy metabolism. It shuttles long-chain fatty acids into the cells’ mitochondria where they are broken down for energy generation. Extensive research has shown that supplementary Carnipure may play a supportive role in many areas of health, including sports nutrition and exercise recovery, cardiovascular health, weight management and healthy aging. Carnipure is easily integrated into functional foods and beverages, and dietary supplements.