Test your
Carnitine
Looking for an easy way to test and monitor your Carnitine?
It's included in the HealthieOne Complete test.
Carnitine
Explanation: Carnitine is an amino acid derivative that plays a crucial role in energy production by transporting fatty acids into cells’ powerhouses (mitochondria), where they are burned for fuel. Carnitine is especially important for heart and muscles, which need lots of energy to function properly. The body makes carnitine in the liver and kidneys, but it can also be obtained through foods like meat, fish, and dairy.
Test purpose: Testing its levels helps detect deficiencies or metabolic conditions, evaluate symptoms like fatigue or muscle weakness, and guide treatments to restore energy balance.
- Detect carnitine deficiency: Low carnitine levels can cause symptoms like muscle weakness, fatigue, low blood sugar, or heart problems.
- Monitor kidney and liver function: These organs are responsible for making and regulating carnitine, so abnormalities may signal dysfunction.
Other information about this test: Mayo Clinic, NIH, ARUP Laboratories, Mount Sinai, Cleveland Clinic
An aspect of Cardiovascular Health .