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L-Carnitine a vitamin like nutrient that is found in the heart, brain, and skeletal muscles. Its job is to transport fatty acids across the cell wall to the mitochondria, providing the heart and skeletal cells with energy. It enhances althetic performance and strength and promotes weight loss.
L-Carnitine is found in meat and animal products. Red meat is the best source.
The L-Carnitine advantage is abundant energy. If you give your cells the ability to make optimal levels of energy, they then build and renew cell membranes, create and maintain cell structures, and replicate and protect cell information. The cells then work better and last longer.
L-Carnitine helps the body get rid of excess fat and other fatty residues. It helps you to use your fat as energy. L-Carnitine also helps increase metabolic rate. It maintains blood sugar and eliminates cravings.
It helps prevent and heal heart problems and strokes. It also helps protect the mind and nervous system.
In relation to athletic training, the effects of L-Carnitine are drastic reduction of sore muscles. It intercepts the toxic ammonia, which is created from intensive physical strain. It also shows that the body has an increase in muscle performance. It helps to reduce premature tiring and mental exhaustion.
Benefits of L-Carnitine:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Cancer
- CFS
- Diabetes
- Heart Disease
- Hypoglycemia
- Improve circulation of the legs
- Liver Disease
- Supports function of the immune system
- Promotes healing of leg ulcers
- Weight loss
- Lowers cholesterol
- Promotes energy
- Increases fertility in men
Suggested dosage is 1000mg per day in divided doses before breakfast and lunch.
Selected References:
Crayhon Robert "The Carnitine Miracle"
Lubeck Walter "L-Carnitine"
Mindell Earl "Supplement Bible"
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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