L-Carnitine helps sows to mobilise fat as energy

摘要

Recent studies in fattening pigs have shown that L-Carnitine reduces body fat deposition and increases protein accretion. These effects are due to an increased rate of β-oxida-tion and increased re-utilisation of waste nitrogen for protein synthesisby dietary L-Carnitine. Lactating sows are usually unable to consume enough feed to fully provide the enormous amount of nutrients they need for milk production.