It contributes to heart health through its antioxidant effects and its ability to improve blood vessel function
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ASCT2 or Alanine-Serine-Cysteine Transporter 2 is a transporter that exchanges small neutral amino acids and plays a crucial role in glutamine uptake and the promotion of tumor growth, independently of LAT1 activity (13)
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Mechanistically, because acylcarnitines are direct metabolites derived from fatty acid and organic acid catabolism, disruptions in systemic FAO under metabolic stress, such as during the introduction of enteral feeding in a compromised gut, could theoretically contribute to gut-specific toxicity
Tip: A diet rich in prebiotic fiber, fermented foods, and balanced macronutrients, plus targeted probiotics or gut peptides, will help maintain a resilient microbiome