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Foods that contain a lot of carnitine
Foods of animal origin rich in carnitine
- Meat (especially muscles and viscera)
- Fish and shellfish
- Milk and dairy products.
- Eggs and derivatives.
- Breast milk is a high source of this amino acid.
Plant based food with carnitine
- Nuts (walnuts, peanuts, almonds, etc.)
- Avocado
- Beer yeast
- Wheat germ
Carnitine supplements
Although carnitine or acetyl-l-carnitine supplements can be taken, it is recommended to cover the needs of carnitine with a balanced diet.
Carnitine or acetyl-l-carnitine supplements can be purchased at natural stores. They are usually found in the sports supplements section. They are sold in the form of pills, capsules or wafers.
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This article was endorsed by Elisenda Carballido - Dietitian nutritionist. Postgraduate in Phytotherapy and master in Nutrition and Metabolism.
