It Also Reduces Hunger and Boosts Energy Levels, Thereby Minimizing Fatigue and Weakness During Exercise
10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20161518 Int J Basic Clin Pharmacol
If we go beyond fat metabolism, carnitine supports mitochondrial function as well as exercise recovery
The results showed that DHA treatment of LPS-induced hepatic inflammation model in piglets reduced the levels of triglycerides (TG), IL-1, IL-6, TNF-, and non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA) in the liver, inhibited the activity of fatty acid synthase (FAS), increased the mRNA expression of sterol regulatory element-binding protein 1c (SREBP-1c) and acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACC), and decreased the mRNA expression of carnitine palmitoyltransferase 1 (CPT1), SIRT1, AMP-activated AMPK, and stearoyl-CoA desaturase (SCD), indicating the ability of DHA to alleviate hepatic inflammation and abnormal lipid metabolism through the AMPK/SIRT1 signaling pathway
It still has effects on blood sugar and has been associated with more concerning adverse events in some clinical contexts