In 120 older patients, a combination of acetyl-carnitine and propionyl-carnitine (2 g daily each, for 6 months) was as effective as testosterone in improving sexual dysfunction
However, when your glutathione reserves are too low, free radical damage can spiral out of control, leading to cell damage and the foundations for inflammatory health condition such as: Intestinal permeability (leaky gut) Chemical sensitivities Heavy metal sensitivities Autoimmune diseases and flares Inflammatory and immune disorders Glutathione depletion is also linked to a number of other disease states and groups: Aging Athletic overtraining Major injuries and trauma Patients with wasting diseases such as HIV and AIDS Lung cancer Gut-based diseases such as Crohns and ulcerative colitis Chronic fatigue syndrome Alcoholism and fatty liver disease Diabetes and low glucose tolerance Cancer In many of these cases, raising glutathione levels has shown therapeutic benefits
A Double-Blind, Parallel-Group, Placebo-Controlled, Multicentre Study of Acetyl L-Carnitine in the Symptomatic Treatment of Antiretroviral Toxic Neuropathy in Patients With HIV-1 Infection
Reduction of ROS is associated with maintaining mitochondrial integrity and function, and improved mitochondrial health is believed to support overall health and energy
