L-carnitine and its functional effects in poultry nutrition

L-carnitine has indispensable functions in intermediary metabolism and is received by endogenous synthesis and from exogenous sources.   It plays an obligate role in fatty acid metabolism by directing fatty acids into the mitochondrial oxidative pathway through the action of specialised acyltransferases. In poultry production, L-carnitine has a multi functional purpose, which includes: growth promotion, strengthening the immune system, antioxidant effects and improving semen quality. The concen