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    GlossaryCarnitine

    naturally occurring compound that transports fatty acids for energy

    Carnitine is a naturally occurring compound in the body that plays a crucial role in energy production by transporting fatty acids into the mitochondria, where they are burned for energy. It is essential for the metabolism of fats and is found in high concentrations in tissues that use fatty acids as a primary energy source, such as skeletal and cardiac muscle.

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