Description
L-CARNITINE FATIGUE AND SITUATION
Book Summary
This work offers a scientific and updated review of the role of L-carnitine in situations of fatigue, especially in the context of aging. The authors, specialists in clinical medicine, analyze how this nutrient can influence the body's functional capacity and quality of life during senescence. The book combines biochemical foundations with a historical and social perspective on aging, providing the reader with a comprehensive view that connects the physiology of fatigue with nutritional needs in advanced age.
What is it about?
The text addresses aging as a natural and complex process involving the progressive deterioration of the functional capacity of organs. The authors explore the evolution of the concept of old age, from the classical view of Cicero, through medieval marginalization, to the current conception as a stage of development and stability. Within this framework, they present L-carnitine as a key compound in energy metabolism and its potential utility in counteracting age-related fatigue. Demographic data on the increase in life expectancy and the reduction in birth rates in industrialized countries are analyzed, contextualizing the need to therapeutically address functional decline. The work synthesizes evidence on how L-carnitine supplementation could modulate the loss of physical and cognitive capacity in older people, offering a clinical perspective based on current research.
Main Topics
- Physiology of aging and functional organ deterioration
- Role of L-carnitine in energy metabolism and fatigue
- Historical and social evolution of the concept of old age
- Nutrition and supplementation in the elderly
- Demographics of aging in industrialized countries
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at clinical medicine, geriatrics, and nutrition professionals interested in the biochemical foundations of aging and nutritional interventions for fatigue. It is also useful for health science students seeking an integrative approach between physiology, history, and geriatric clinical practice. Researchers in the field of longevity and supplementation will find a concise and updated review of the subject.
What this book offers
- A clear synthesis of scientific evidence on L-carnitine and fatigue in aging
- Historical and social context that enriches the understanding of the process of senescence
- Updated demographic data that justify the relevance of the nutritional approach in the elderly
- An applied clinical perspective for professionals treating geriatric patients
Technical Data
- Author: AGUIRRE GONZALEZ, CRISTINA; AGUAYO JIMENEZ, CARMEN
- Publisher: DIEGO MARIN LIBRERO EDITOR SL
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: CLINICAL AND INTERNAL MEDICINE
- Collection: O.VARIAS
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: January 2019
- Number of pages: 40
- Weight: 100 g
Editorial Review
This is a brief but content-dense work that manages to connect the physiology of aging with a specific nutritional intervention. Its multidisciplinary approach, which integrates history, demography, and biochemistry, makes it a useful resource for professionals seeking a global understanding of fatigue in senescence. The robustness of the references and the clarity of the exposition make this title a practical tool for clinical or academic consultation.