In a study of 116 people, ages 20-70 years, individuals with major depressive disorder (MDD) had lower blood levels of acetyl-L-carnitine (LAC) than healthy controls and the LAC deficiency increased ...

Avocados are a rich source of the amino acid L-carnitine. The human body requires L-carnitine for fat metabolism. This amino acid is manufactured in the liver and kidneys and stored in the muscles, ...

Researchers find that a deficiency of acetyl-L-carnitine is associated with a particular subtype of depression. Individuals with very low levels of this molecule often have highly severe symptoms and ...

Researchers Find a “Lack of LAC” in Cases of Major Depressive Disorder It may be possible to diagnose depression using more than just a patient’s behavioral symptoms. New findings suggest that people ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Women, but not men, at risk for or who have early dementia exhibited free carnitine deficiency. Free-carnitine ...

Researchers are always looking for new clues to the causes of autism, with special emphasis on prevention or treatment. At Baylor College of Medicine, Dr. Arthur Beaudet has been following clinical ...

Dear Dr. Gott: What do you know about carnitine deficiency? I have lived with the diagnosis of cerebral palsy all my life and now am told my symptoms were likely misdiagnosed. Instead, I have GA-1 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Some of these supplement names are getting out of hand. Protein powder? Easy to understand. Creatine? A ...