Health and Fitness Books

Protect yourself. There are many ways prescription drugs can cause trouble--getting the wrong drug because it's similar to another one, drug-drug or drug-food interactions, sensitivity to that drug, taking the wrong dose--and they all happen a lot, sometimes with catastrophic results. Everyone should have a reference book that tells them what to expect from a given drug. This is one of the best because not only is it comprehensive and easy to read, it gives you tips for using drugs, and warnings on what to watch out for, as well as lists of drugs you should not take if an alternative is available. Doctors and pharmacists do a good job but some things slip through and you need to know what to ask. This book is an inexpensive tool for those who believe their health is their own responsibility.

L-Carnitine supplementation can help prevent fatty build-up in the heart and liver (especially consumers of alcoholic beverages).

L-Carnitine is known to help increase energy, burn fat (making it excellent addition to a weight loss program), and supports heart and liver health.

L-Carnitine Deficiency Besides decreases in energy output, another factor of energy depletion is that without burning fat, it must be stored leading to a variety of health problems and weight gain.

L-Carnitine is in meats and other animal foods, so vegetarians may want to consider supplementing with L-Carnitine. This is especially important for athletes use a great deal of L-Carnitine during periods of exertion.

The targeted group of those who would most benefit from L-Carnitine supplementation are athletes, vegetarians & vegans, those who want to increase muscle strength & energy, and burn fat more efficiently, those who desire to lose weight and/or improve heart and liver health by preventing fatty buildup. L-Carnitine deficiency may also be implicated in diabetic cardiomyopathy, and seems to help people who have suffered congestive heart failure. L-Carnitine is well known to help in the treatment of angina pectoris, or heart pain (usually induced by physical stress). more info here.