Muscle Carnitine Content

    Last Updated: August 16, 2022

    Muscle carnitine content refers to the amount of carnitine present in muscles that helps with fat oxidation. Humans have about 300 mg/kg of carnitine, and 95% of this is stored in the heart and muscles.

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    Examine Database: Muscle Carnitine Content

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    Examine Database References

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    2. L-Carnitine - Barnett C, Costill DL, Vukovich MD, Cole KJ, Goodpaster BH, Trappe SW, Fink WJEffect of L-carnitine supplementation on muscle and blood carnitine content and lactate accumulation during high-intensity sprint cyclingInt J Sport Nutr.(1994 Sep)
    3. L-Carnitine - Smith WA, Fry AC, Tschume LC, Bloomer RJEffect of glycine propionyl-L-carnitine on aerobic and anaerobic exercise performanceInt J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab.(2008 Feb)
    4. L-Carnitine - Wall BT, Stephens FB, Constantin-Teodosiu D, Marimuthu K, Macdonald IA, Greenhaff PLChronic oral ingestion of L-carnitine and carbohydrate increases muscle carnitine content and alters muscle fuel metabolism during exercise in humansJ Physiol.(2011 Feb 15)