Vitamin B11(L-carnitine)
L-carnitine is a natural substance related to B vitamins. Carnitine is usually synthesized in the human body in sufficient volume. B11 increases the secretion and enzymatic activity of digestive juices (gastric and intestinal), improves digestion. Levocarnitine reduces excess body weight and reduces fat content in skeletal muscles. It increases the threshold of resistance to physical exertion, reduces the degree of lactic acidosis and restores performance after prolonged physical exertion, while contributing to the economical consumption of glycogen and increasing its reserves in the liver and muscles. It has a neurotrophic effect, inhibits apoptosis, limits the affected area and restores the structure of the nervous tissue. Carnitine normalizes protein and fat metabolism, normalizes increased basal metabolism in thyrotoxicosis.
Signs of Vitamin B11 deficiency
With a lack of vitamin B11, there is: Loss of energy and strength. A state of fatigue and apathy. Bad feeling. Weight gain.
Signs of Vitamin B11 excess
An overdose of vitamin B11 in the body is almost impossible, but excessive consumption can lead to disruption of metabolic processes, as well as an allergic reaction.
Main sources of Vitamin B11 in nutrition
A lot of the vitamin was found in pumpkin, sesame seeds, avocados and egg yolks. But most of all carnitine is found in meat, the leaders in this case are lamb, lamb and goat meat. Also, a lot of vitamin is found in dairy products (milk, cheese, cottage cheese) and beans.
Which foods are sources of Vitamin B11
Interesting!
The name - "carnitine" in Latin means "meat" (carnis). Today, two isomeric forms of vitamin B11 have been discovered: L-Carnitine and D-Carnitine, which differ in the spatial arrangement of molecules. The latter, in turn, has no biological role and is of no value to the human body.