The topic of L-Carnitine came up on an online forum for diabetic caregivers recently. L-Carnitine is grouped among the amino acids (like Taurine), and is also known as Vitamin Bt. I’d known of the link of carnitine to weight loss and the recommendation to supplement carnitine for cats suffering hepatic lipidosis (fatty liver disease). I also knew that carnitine levels were higher in raw meat than in cooked meat – but I didn’t realize how MUCH higher.
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Archive for May, 2008
The Carnitine Conundrum
Posted in Feline nutrition and health, tagged amino acids, cat food on May 5, 2008| 13 Comments »
Life of the Lintee Bean 