Category Archives: Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Carnitine in Obesity

Posted on July 14, 2012 by Robert Barrington

Carnitine (3-hydroxy-4-trimethylaminobutyrate) is required for the transport of long chain fatty acids into the mitochondria for oxidation. Carnitine palmitoyltransferase (CPT) catalyses the removal of coenzyme A from the activated fatty acids and replaces it with carnitine. Carnitine then shuttles the … Continue reading →

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Metabolic Syndrome and Fatty Liver

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Robert Barrington

Metabolic syndrome is characterised by abdominal adiposity, insulin resistance and blood lipid changes, as well as increased systemic oxidative stress and inflammation. The cause of metabolic syndrome is unclear, but evidence suggests that low quality, high-calorie diets are associated with … Continue reading →

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