A Nutrient Found in Red Meat Could Make Dangerous Inflammation Even Worse
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A nutrient known for helping the body burn fat may also cause inflammation when the immune system is in overdrive. Yale researchers found that L-carnitine, a nutrient abundant in red meat and widely used in exercise and weight-loss supplements, could worsen severe inflammation in mice. After a bacterial component triggered inflammation and sharply lowered blood [...]
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