The vitamin-like substance transports long-chain fatty acids into the mitochondria - also known as the "power plants of the body cells"
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Aids neurotransmitter balance, which is crucial for sleep regulation
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Reported benefits for deficient or lownormal individuals can include: Increased energy and reduced fatigue