Assertion: lysine | /r/CapableOf | play fundamental role
Facets:
value: in the production of carnitine
type: TEMPORAL
Source sentences:
text: Lysine, an essential amino acid, is important for proper growth and plays a fundamental role in the production of carnitine, a nutrient which shuttles long-chain fatty acids into mitochondria for energy production and assists in lowering the cholesterol levels .