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While the body can synthesise L-Carnitine from the amino acids lysine and methionine, dietary sources like meat and dairy products also contribute to its intake

Hydroperoxides are produced in the initiation and progress of polyunsaturated fatty acids autooxidation, which could be triggered by superoxide radicals in the surrounding microenvironment and catalysed by the exerted ferrous iron

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Exposure of healthy organs to medication is unnecessary and most often will lead to side or toxic effects which are especially an issue for medication with a narrow therapeutic index