Author: Erin Elizabeth

L-carnitine is a naturally occurring amino acid derivative that’s often taken as a weight loss supplement. It plays a crucial role in the production of energy by transporting fatty acids into your cells’ mitochondria. The mitochondria act as engines within your cells, burning these fats to create usable energy Your body can actually produce L-carnitine out of the amino acids lysine and methionine. For your body to produce it in sufficient amounts, you also need plenty of vitamin C. In addition to the L-carnitine produced in your body, you can also obtain small amounts from the diet by eating...

Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock for the last couple of years, you’ve likely heard about the fact that in the U.S. we eat FAR too much sugar. There have been news stories and documentaries highlighting the intense damage it has done and continues to do; it has some effects on opioid pathways within the brain, the same system manipulated by drugs like heroin and morphine. With that in mind, it is crucial to watch the amount of sugar that your children ingest on a daily basis and according to the American Heart Association, children 2 to 18...