Question 1

how to understand if my l-carnitine is real?

Accepted Answer

Problematic: Sinced there is no FDA approval or standard enforced it can depend where you got it.  They ran a program on 60 minutes and named many of the stores that are selling empty pills.  Use a search engine to find this episode.  If you really do not need it you may want to avoid supplements in general since they consistently make others money but the buyers are no better for it. Good luck.

Question 2

l-carnitine for energy, does it work?

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Possibly: It has been used for fatigue, but not usually a big factor in fatigue treamtents.  Overall there are usually better ways to increase energy.

Question 3

is l-carnitine safe for a 15 year old?

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Probably: It's a normal component of many foods, especially meat, and it may help with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis and some other health problems. It's no cure-all and you should work with your physician on this.

Question 4

are creatine and l-carnitine worth the cost?

Accepted Answer

Food is better: Simply put no. It is generally more advantageous to get your nutrients from food rather than an isolated supplement.

Question 5

which is better?  l-carnitine or acetyl-l-carnitine?

Accepted Answer

Synonyms: Acetyl-l-carnitine and l-carnitine are synonyms for the same substance, but you want to make sure to have the "l" form and not the "d".  Make sure the producer specifies this, as well as any % content of "d" impurities. In humans it's synthesized in  liver, kidney, and brain from lysine and methionine and actively transported to other areas of the body -- 98% in skeletal and heart muscle.

Question 6

what is the hci mean in the "acetyl l-carnitine hci" ?

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HCL: HCL means hydrochloride which is a hydrogen and chlorine atom on the molecule

Question 7

can i take l carnitine and l glutamine together? are there any risks?

Accepted Answer

: I think the only risk is wasting your money. It's highly unlikely that you don't get enough glutamine from your diet and oral carnitine is poorly absorbed. However if you take them, I recommend that you do so separately. Your pharmacist can provide more information about these supplements&amp; how to best take them.

Question 8

what to do if i wanted to know how to use l'carnitine in order to lose weight?

Accepted Answer

L'carnitine: I admire you for wanting to lose  weight

L-carnitine transfers triglycerides into mitochondria, where they may be oxidized to produce energy.

Present in-nuts, seeds, artichokes, asparagus, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, garlic, mustard greens, okra, parsley, kale, apricots, bananas,, corn, oatmeal

See a Physician for weight loss Plan including Balanced Diet,
 Exercise and
 Stress management

Question 9

what is the difference between acetyl l-carnitine  and acetyl l-carnitine hci ?

Accepted Answer

Salt : Acetyl L Carnitine is an amino acid that helps the body produce energy. It is important for heart, brain function, muscle movement &amp; other body functions . The HCl refers to the salt hydrochloride . This is combined with the Acetyl L Carnitine  to allow better handling, dissolving &amp; absorption when swallowed

Question 10

what is the difference between n-acetyl-l carnitine and acetyl-l carnitine? how do they affect me?

Accepted Answer

No difference: Both Amino Acid molecules are similar in action, & both are formed naturally in the body from carnitine, which is found in protein rich foods. The acetyl forms of carnitine get into the brain bettter than carnitine.  It is used to make enery, to turn fats into energy. Research has shown possible benefits for men with fertily problems, for memory enhancement and  in early alzheimers.

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