Tag: Carnitine metabolism

Carnitine plays a critical role in energy metabolism, with nearly 95% of the body's total carnitine stored in the skeletal muscles. In a standard blood test, only a small fraction of this total pool is measured, yet high levels of circulating free carnitine can signal a significant metabolic imbalance or an underlying health issue.

Approximately 99% of the body's carnitine is stored within the muscles and heart, a fact that highlights its critical role in energy metabolism. A carnitine deficiency, whether from genetic, dietary, or secondary health issues, compromises the body's ability to turn fat into energy, leading to a host of health problems.