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As we age, our bodys demand for L-carnitine can increase, but our ability to synthesize L-carnitine from dietary sources becomes less efficient

Our results revealed marked serum lipid profile and electrolyte changes, declines in brain antioxidants and neurotransmitters (acetylcholine, dopamine, and serotonin levels) with elevations in thiobarbituric acid reactive substances and proinflammatory cytokine levels, as well as acetylcholinesterase and monoamine oxidase brain activity in TMX-treated rats

Jin F, Wu Q, Lu YF, Gong QH, Shi JS

Carnitine is a cofactor required for transformation of free long-chain fatty acids into acyl-carnitine, and for their subsequent transport into the mitochondrial matrix where they undergo beta-oxidation for cellular energy production

Other food sources of melatonin include eggs, wheat, oats, grapes, strawberries, peppers, tomatoes, and mushrooms