Magic Super Food Gets 100 Year Olds Back on the Dance Floor

I travel all over the world looking for anti-aging nutrients the mainstream medical establishment has overlooked.

But every now and then I get an unexpected surprise … like sitting at my desk, opening a journal, and discovering a groundbreaking study on one of my favorite nutrients.

The latest eye-opening report is on l-carnitine.

When a team of scientists tested this natural power booster on a lucky group of 70 men and women aged 100 years and up1, the transformation they witnessed was nothing short of astonishing.

Here’s what happened to the participants:

  • Their bodies snapped right back into shape. These folks started shedding the pounds and watched flab magically turn into muscle . . . without even exercising.
  • They felt a jolt of energy and renewed vitality.
  • They experienced an exhilarating boost in mood.
  • Their thinking went from foggy and dull to quick and razor sharp.
  • Their skin regained a youthful, vibrant glow.

Instead of feeling ready to pack it in… they felt ready to get back out on the dance floor. L-carnitine gave them a new lease on life. They were able to enjoy each day in a way they never thought they would again.

And it’s not just for hundred-year-olds. You can use l-carnitine to:

  • Trim your waistline and tone your muscles . . . even in your sleep.
  • Shore up your bones and ward off osteoporosis . . . so quickly one company included it in a patented pill formula to speed healing from bone fractures.2
  • Eliminate fatigue . . . whether you’re 25 or 95.
  • Bring your cholesterol into balance . . . raising your HDL, the “good” kind.
  • Lower your triglyceride levels . . . getting rid of the fat that clogs your arteries.

In fact, over 158 clinical trials3 from some of the top

research centers in the world attest to its extraordinary range of health benefits, including Harvard Medical School4, the Clinic5, the University of California6, Duke7, and Mount Sinai Medical Center.8

Unfortunately, your body is losing l-carnitine as you age, and chances are you’re not getting enough of it in your diet.

In this report, I’ll show you what to eat to get enough l-carnitine and how to supplement your diet with this vital nutrient.

The Cellular Fuel Injector for Your Metabolism

L-carnitine is the utility system for your vital organs. Your heart uses it in bulk to keep blood pumping. Your brain burns through it at lightning speed. Your liver and kidneys require it to work properly. Your sex organs thrive on it for optimum function.

Plus, 95 percent of all cells in your body rely on l-carnitine to melt fat away.

The problem is… your body can’t make enough on its own. The research on this is solid: you’re losing it with each passing year.

A groundbreaking study out of Spain spelled it out. Scientists looked at levels of this vital nutrient in muscle tissue across a range of age groups.9 They found “a drastic reduction” in older folks.

Why? Because these days, you can’t get enough of it from Nature’s richest source: red meat. (L-carnitine comes from “carnus,” the Latin word for meat.)

Today’s inferior cattle, raised on grains instead of grasses, don’t get enough of the natural compounds in their diet their bodies need to make it. Those juicy steaks our ancestors enjoyed just a few generations ago literally burned fat off their bodies. The commercial beef you find at your local grocer’s today just makes you sick and tired.

That’s why I started using it as a critical component of anti-aging therapy in my medical practice years ago. After testing scores of patients, I realized that most people just weren’t getting enough through diet alone.

After I started some of my patients on l-carnitine, they felt a difference in a matter of days. More energy and motivation. Clearer thinking. Greater confidence. Their health markers improved across the board, especially in one critical area… the heart.

Bulletproof Your Heart in a Month

L-carnitine delivers power to the most vital organ in your body. I’ve got a pile of studies right here showing it’s a heart-health warrior.

In human studies, the results have been remarkable. A study of people at risk for heart disease tells the story . . .10

After only one month, the l-carnitine group saw improvements in healthy heart measures across the board, including . . .

  • Better total cholesterol . . . including an increase in HDL, the key to heart health
  • Lower triglycerides . . . the fat that clogs your arteries
  • More muscle. . . about 5 pounds on average.
  • Less belly fat . . . 6 pounds on average.

How’s that for good news?

Forget Fatigue Forever

But that’s not the end of it. It also acts as an energizer.

Feeling “out of it” isn’t just a problem of aging. The stress of modern living takes a toll on all of us. I’ve found that l-carnitine can conquer chronic fatigue, giving you the safe, natural boost of energy you need to regain control of your life.

When Researchers at UC San Francisco did testing, what they discovered surprised them: the more l-carnitine you have in your system, the higher your levels of DHEA, or dehydroepiandrosterone. DHEA is one of the most potent weapons in your body’s anti-aging arsenal. It keeps your heart strong, your mind sharp, and your libido revved up.

The mutually reinforcing effect between these two natural energizers means higher l-carnitine gives you extra power for healthy living.

The Super Food Your Body Craves

Red meat is where your great-grandparents got their l-carnitine in abundance. But today’s grain-fed beef doesn’t have enough l-carnitine.

Instead of nutrient-depleted grain-fed beef, switch to grass-fed beef. I like to get my grass-fed beef from a local farm, but you can also find it at your local farmer’s market or specialty grocery story such as Whole Foods or Fresh Market.

Make sure that it is labeled grass fed. Don’t be fooled by meat labeled organic. Most organic cattle eat grains. Plus, the organic label only means that the cattle do not have detectable levels of antibiotics or hormones in their body at the time of slaughter. It does not mean that ranchers have never subjected cattle to antibiotics or hormones.

Here’s a short list of healthy meats and how much L-carnitine they contain:

Food

Amount (oz)

Carnitine Level (mg)




Beef Steak

3.5

95

Ground Beef

3.5

94

Pork

3.5

27.7

Bacon

3.5

23.3

You can also supplement your diet with l-carnitine. I recommend a daily amount of 1000 mg. I give my patients the liquid form of l-carnitine. It’s the most absorbable. The powders tend to clump and the capsules may contain unwanted fillers and binders that may inhibit its absorption.

Also, many l-carnitine capsules use the synthetic D form of l-carnitine, which interferes with the natural action of l-carnitine. Make sure you choose a supplement that uses naturally occurring l-carnitine.

Plus, the liquid form is easy to use. The formula I give my patients requires just one tablespoon a day.

Liquid l-carnitine is also a great way to boost your performance during a workout. Studies show that drinking l-carnitine 20 minutes into your workout will give you an added burst of energy. And l-carnitine helps your muscles recover from your workout quicker.11

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  2. Cavazza, Claudio (Piazza Campitelli, 2, Rome, I-00186, IT). Osteoblast-Promoting Pharmaceutical Composition Comprising a Carnitine Compound and DHEA or DHEA-S. Sigma-Tau. Industrie Farmaceutiche Riunite S.p.A. (Viale Shakespeare, 47, Roma, 00144, IT). 2004. EP0977576. See http://www.freepatentsonline.com/EP0977576B1.html
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  8. Bodis-Wollner et al. (Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York)“Acetyl-levo-carnitine protects against MPTP-induced parkinsonism in primates.” Journal of Neural Transmission. Parkinson’s Disease and Dementia Section. 1991. 3(1):63-72.
  9. Costell et al. “Age-dependent decrease of carnitine content in muscle of mice and humans.” Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications. 1989. 161(3):1135-43.
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  11. Volek JS et al. “L-tartrate supplementation favorably affects markers of recovery from exercise stress.” Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab. 2002 Feb;282(2):E474-82.