New evidence lifts the stakes on the meat vs fish debate Red meat and heart disease link: Not all about the fat? Los Angeles Times Association between red meat consumption and the risk of cardiovascular disease: An important role of L carnitine metabolites Prevention Observatory of the Montreal Heart Institute Carnitine plays crucial role in energy production esp for the heart, fueling mitochondria (cell furnaces). Highest food source? Only animal food, especially red meat; lamb and beef are best. (Redder the 6 Healthy Foods High in L Carnitine