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  Carnitine, also known as beta-hydroxy-gamma-trimethylammonium butyrate, is a vital water-soluble compound derived from amino acids. Individuals who consume a non-vegetarian diet get the majority of their carnitine from dietary sources, accounting for nearly three-quarters of their total carnitine stores. The primary dietary suppliers of carnitine are red meat, poultry, and dairy products. Carnitine plays a significant role in lipid metabolism and various metabolic pathways. Carnitine deficiency can be either primary, stemming from a defect in carnitine transport, or secondary, caused by other conditions. Primary carnitine deficiency (PCD) is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder resulting from a defect in the OCTN2 (organic carnitine transporter novel type 2) carnitine-transporter system, which is encoded by the SLC22A5 gene. Secondary carnitine deficiency (SCD) can arise from several factors, such as reduced carnitine intake or, more commonly, increased renal excretion as ac...