Question 1

what would happen if i took 3 acetyl-l-carnitine pills it says on the bottle each pill is 650mg... need to know fastt!

Accepted Answer

Acetyl-L-Carnitine: I don't expect that there will be any issues with you taking 1950mg. Normal dosing for several conditions is up to 4000mg per day. To be sure that it won't specifically have a problem in your body, i would still discuss this with your personal physician.

Question 2

what exactly is levocarnitine?

Accepted Answer

L0 Carnitine: Carnitine is required to transport fatty  acids into mitochrondria when fats are metabolized.  The active form is levo-carnitine. I check carnitine levels on patients who present with symptoms of atypical depression.

Question 3

describe effects of levocarnitine?

Accepted Answer

Levocarnitine: Levocarnitine is used to prevent and treat a lack of carnitine. It is used to prevent and treat this condition in patients with kidney disease on dialysis. It is given to people whose body cannot properly use carnitine from their diet. Lack of carnitine can lead to liver, heart, and muscle problems.

Question 4

the original brand of l-carnitine?

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L carnitine: L carnitine is a natural substance -- not a "brand" of anything but itself.  There are many companies who synthesize this compound in the form of nutritional supplements.  It was originally found as a growth factor for meal worms:  http://www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pubmed/14350791  living cells require it in the breakdown of lipids -- transporting fatty acids from cytosol to mitochondria for energy.

Question 5

hi, is l-carnitine good to loos weight?

Accepted Answer

If you have a : carnitine deficiency that could be a reason for supplementation (as it can be associated with being overweight). But otherwise - encourage you to address it the time tested way - Eat healthfully &amp; be physically active. Aim for 7.5 to 8 hrs of sleep / night. Hydrate w at least 64 oz of water / day. Calories burned must &gt; calories consumed.

Question 6

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 7

hello. i'm almost 18 , struggling withmy  weight.i'm 6' 1" and 210.well , i'm wondering using l-carnitine whilst cardio exercises is benefical for me?

Accepted Answer

See below: Yes i believe this is beneficial for you. You may also want to see a nutritionist to help you with a appropriate diet to help maintain your proper body mass index. Good luck thank you.

Question 8

l-carnitine for energy, does it work?

Accepted Answer

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 9

is l-carnitine safe for a 15 year old?

Accepted Answer

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 10

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.

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What exactly is levocarnitine?

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The original brand of l-carnitine?

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Hi, is l-carnitine good to loos weight?

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How to understand if my l-carnitine is real?

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Hello. i'm almost 18 , struggling withmy weight.i'm 6' 1" and 210.well , i'm wondering using l-carnitine whilst cardio exercises is benefical for me?

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L-carnitine for energy, does it work?

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Is l-carnitine safe for a 15 year old?

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Are creatine and l-carnitine worth the cost?

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