L-Carnitine

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Pronunciation: /ɛl ˈkɑrnɪˌtiːn/

Definitions of L-carnitine

noun a substance that helps the body turn fat into energy

Example Sentences

A1 L-carnitine is a type of amino acid.

A2 Many athletes take L-carnitine supplements to improve their performance.

B1 Research has shown that L-carnitine can help with fat metabolism.

B2 The doctor recommended taking L-carnitine to help with the patient's energy levels.

C1 There are different forms of L-carnitine available in the market.

C2 The study investigated the effects of L-carnitine on heart health in elderly patients.

Examples of L-carnitine in a Sentence

formal L-carnitine is a compound that plays a crucial role in the transportation of fatty acids into your cells' mitochondria for energy production.

informal I heard that L-carnitine is supposed to help with weight loss by boosting metabolism.

slang Yo, have you tried that L-carnitine supplement? It's supposed to give you mad energy for workouts.

figurative Think of L-carnitine as the Uber for fatty acids, it helps them get to their destination for energy production.

Grammatical Forms of L-carnitine

plural

L-carnitines

comparative

more L-carnitine

superlative

most L-carnitine

present tense

is L-carnitine

future tense

will be L-carnitine

perfect tense

has been L-carnitine

continuous tense

is being L-carnitine

singular

L-carnitine

positive degree

L-carnitine

infinitive

to L-carnitine

gerund

L-carnitining

participle

L-carnitined

Origin and Evolution of L-carnitine

First Known Use: 1905 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'L-carnitine' originated from the Latin word 'carnis' meaning flesh and the suffix '-ine' indicating a compound.
Evolution of the word: L-carnitine was first isolated from meat extracts in 1905 and its role in fatty acid metabolism was discovered later on. The prefix 'L-' distinguishes the natural form of carnitine found in living organisms from its synthetic counterpart.