Acetyl-l-carnitine and Ornithine may help to facilitate night time growth hormone release. - GreenMedInfo Summary
Abstract Title:
A new technique to elevate night time growth hormone release and a potential growth hormone feedback control loop.
Abstract Source:
Med Hypotheses. 2001 May;56(5):610-3. PMID: 11388776
Abstract:
A new technique for controllable elevation of night time growth hormone (GH) release in adult humans involves a synergy between oral intake of the naturally occurring compounds acetyl-L-carnitine (500 mg) and L-ornithine (25-100 mg) taken at night time sleep after a 3 to 4 hour fast. The set point for normal hypothalamic GH release appears to include a 'whole body' mitochondrial State 3 status 'feed back loop' controlled by systemic acetyl- L-carnitine levels. Copyright 2001 Harcourt Publishers Ltd.
Article Published Date : May 01, 2001
Study Type : Human Study
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