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acetylcarnitine |
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acetylcarnitine a substance which can act as a carrier for acetyl groups across the inner mitochondrial membrane in mammalian liver. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In several European studies, a substance called acetyl-l-carnitine,
which is found naturally in our bodies' cells, appeared to slow
down the mental deterioration of Alzheimer's. A naturally occurring compound named acetyl-L-carnitine may slow
the worsening of dementia symptoms among people with Alzheimer's
disease, a preliminary study suggests. Others note that a synthetic version of a naturally occurring
substance called acetyl-L-carnitine appears promising in its ability to
both enhance cholinergic function and prevent oxidative damage. |
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