Mitochondria control cellular fate by various mechanisms and are key drivers of cellular
metabolism. Although the main function of mitochondria is energy production, they are also …

Abstract In 2013, the American Medical Association recognized obesity as a disease, of
growing scientific, social, and political interest. In 2016 in the United States, prevalence rates …

Intermittent fasting may impart metabolic benefits independent of energy balance by
initiating fasting-mediated mechanisms. This randomized controlled trial examined 24-hour …

Carnitine acyltransferases catalyze the reversible transfer of acyl groups from acyl‐
coenzyme A esters to l‐carnitine, forming acyl‐carnitine esters that may be transported …

Type 2 diabetes is a highly prevalent chronic metabolic disorder characterized by
hyperglycemia and associated with several complications such as retinopathy …

In recent years, we've developed a much better grasp of the biological and other factors
associated with the development of obesity. Reflecting our evolving understanding of …

Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder that continues to present as a major health problem
worldwide. It is characterized by absolute or relative deficiencies in insulin secretion and/or …

Background Although carnitine is best known for its role in the import of long-chain fatty
acids (acyl groups) into the mitochondrial matrix for subsequent β-oxidation, carnitine is also …

Background. L-carnitine has been used for several years as an adjuvant therapy in oxidative
stress, blood sugar, high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (CRP), anemia, etc. However, the …

Objective Limited data are available for evaluating the effects of oral carnitine
supplementation on weight loss and metabolic profiles of women with polycystic ovary …