Is L-carnitine beneficial in ‘diet’ petfoods?

L-carnitine is a supplemental amino acid (ingredient) commonly found in low-fat, “light” or so-called diet foods for both dogs and cats. For the most part, the body produces an adequate amount of carnitine (L-isomer metabolite) to fulfill its role in the conversion of fatty acids into usable energy.

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L-carnitine is a supplemental amino acid (ingredient) commonly found in low-fat, light or so-called diet foods for both dogs and cats. For the most part, the body produces an adequate amount of carnitine (L-isomer metabolite) to fulfill its role in the conversion of fatty acids into usable energy. So, what do we know about supplemental L-carnitine? Does adding it to the diet benefit weight control?

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