Category: Blood Pressure

L-carnitine help reduce diastolic blood pressure through several mechanisms:

Improved Endothelial Function: L-carnitine enhances nitric oxide production, which helps blood vessels relax and dilate, potentially lowering diastolic pressure. This effect appears particularly beneficial in people with metabolic syndrome or diabetes.

Enhanced Energy Metabolism: By facilitating fatty acid transport into mitochondria, L-carnitine improves cellular energy production in heart muscle cells, which may contribute to better cardiac function and blood pressure regulation.

Anti-inflammatory Effects: L-carnitine reduces inflammatory markers that can contribute to vascular stiffness and elevated blood pressure.

Studies have shown modest but meaningful reductions in diastolic blood pressure, typically ranging from 2-5 mmHg with supplementation of 1-3 grams daily over 12-24 weeks.