L-Carnitine
L-Carnitine helps the body metabolize fatty acids and burn fat rather than store
it!
Probably the very best L-Carnitine benefit, and the one that most people are
interested in, is the way that L-Carnitine helps the body metabolize fatty
acids. On a cellular level, each cell in the body burns and processes its own
energy. The power plant of the cell is called the mitochondria. Each cell has
one, and they process energy on a cellular level. But in order for energy to
get to the mitochondria, it must be transported there, just like oil needs to
come through miles of piping to get to the oil refinery center. You might have
already guessed it, but the chemical that the cell needs in order to transport
fat to the mitochondria to be metabolized is L-Carnitine.
L-Carnitine is required to be present in order for fatty acids to be
transported into the mitochondria. Now, the body can generally produce enough
L-Carnitine on its own in ample supply, but since there are so many other
benefits to L-Carnitine and no side effects, many people opt for taking it in
supplement form to further boost their metabolism and kick off the fat burning
process. But does it work? Do supplements enhance the fat burning process that
L-Carnitine is famous for?
That really depends on the scenario. L-Carnitine is an amino acid that’s
generally abundant in the bloodstream, as are the other amino acids the body
relies on. Under normal function, amino acids stay at relatively regular
levels. But, during times of intense energy use, such as workouts and exercise,
many of the amino acids are rapidly used up by the body. Glutamine, an amino
acid heavily involved in protein synthesis, for example, can drop in
concentration by 50% immediately proceeding a workout. So it stands to reason
that during periods of intense workouts and exercise, that an abundant L-Carnitine
supply will boost your fat burning ability. And this is what has been shown
through testing.
Without exercise, L-Carnitine doesn’t really have a whole lot of effect.
Some studies have shown positive benefits, while others have shown minimal
benefits to fat burning. But when you combine L-Carnitine with exercise, the
fat burning is kicked off and the L-Carnitine does what it’s best at, providing
the body with lots of energy from stored fats. So if you are going to buy L-Carnitine
for fat burning, you definitely should consider combining it with an exercise
regime for maximum effect.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Tablet
Servings Per Container: 60
Value L-Carnitine 500
mg
Other ingredients: Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate (vegetable source), Silica and
Vegetable Coating. Vegetarian Formula.
Recommended Use: As a dietary supplement, take 2 capsules 1 to 3 times daily
with or without meals.
