Carnitine, often referred to as L-Carnitine, is an essential element that breaks down fat within the body and helps to transport fat through the body to be converted into energy. Proper levels of carnitine in the body will help to promote overall physical fitness, as any fat you eat will be efficiently used to fuel the functions of the body. L-carnitine is widely used as a natural method for weight loss since it enables the burning of fat at much higher speeds. It can also decrease your food cravings, increase your energy during exercise, and increase your metabolic rate. In the same way, carnitine is used to promote heart health and in treating and managing angina, arrhythmias and other heart ailments. It is also used by athletes to promote further sports endurance. And word on the street is it can also support male fertility…way to go Carnitine!
For the folks that need a scientific explanation… l-carnitine is an essential amino acid. Amino acids are used in every cell of your body and are used to build the proteins you need to survive. L-carnitine transports long-chain fatty acids across the mitochondrial (mitochondria are known as the powerhouses of the cell) membrane to be metabolized. L-carnitine aids in the release of stored body fat, triglycerides, into the bloodstream for energy.
L-carnitine is available in the following food sources: red meat, diary products, avocado, and tempeh. With a well-balanced diet, you should have sufficient amounts of l-carnitine in your body. But then again how many of us are eating well-balanced diets? That said, adding about 500 - 2000 mg of L-carnitine to your daily regimen will ensure you have a full army of fat transporters to get your body right for the summer…or for the men, help get your little soldiers in order.
How to Take L-Carnitine. Start by taking two 500 mg capsules of l-carnitine before or with breakfast. After one week the dosage can be increased, if needed, to two 500 mg capsules before breakfast and lunch. Increase your dose of l-carnitine gradually until you see a difference in weight loss, energy and overall well-being. Taking l-carnitine after 4:00 pm may make it harder to fall asleep at night, so try not to take carnitine then. This is the only side effect of taking too much carnitine is too much energy. When possible, use l-carnitine in the carnitine tartrate form, which is the purest available. You can find l-carnitine at your local vitamin store...make sure to get L-Carnitine and not Acetyl l-carnitine (different supplement).
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