Vitamin C Boosts Carnitine Production for Energy
Dr. Kumar’s Take
This review highlights how ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is a key helper in making carnitine in our bodies. Carnitine moves fatty acids into mitochondria so cells can turn them into energy. If vitamin C is low, carnitine creation slows down. That can leave you feeling tired. Keeping vitamin C in your diet supports healthy energy levels.
Key Takeaways
✔ Vitamin C is required for the last step in carnitine biosynthesis.
✔ In scorbutic guinea pigs, lack of vitamin C cut muscle carnitine levels by up to 40%.
✔ Carnitine carries fatty acids into mitochondria for energy production.
✔ Maintaining enough vitamin C supports normal fatty acid metabolism.