Question 1

can i take l-carnitine when im trying to get pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Yes ; after.: L-carnitine tartrate (carnipure) shuttles free fatty acids (ffa) to
the mitochondria for energy production. It can be taken before and is indicated during gestation, as it reduces the increased level of plasma ffas, main cause of Insulin resistance during pregnancy, which can lead to gestational diabetes in 5-10% of pregnancies. Only 2 g l-carnipure tartrate have an impact on fatty acid enzymes.

Question 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

side effects of taking l-carnitine and melatonin?

Accepted Answer

Limited: Carnitine has been proposed as a treatment for many conditions because it acts as an antioxidant -- but it has never been proven scientifically to be helpful. Melatonin can cause fatigue and is given to help people sleep.

Question 7

is l-carnitine a fat burner or it only is a fake?

Accepted Answer

Fake Products: Nope. It is not a real product that will lead to any real or lasting weight loss.

Question 8

could i take l-carnitine if i have a nut allergy?

Accepted Answer

Carnitine OK: Carnitine is an Amino Acid and should not be a problem, unless processed near/around nuts.  You may want to verify that yours is from a nut free procesing plant.

Question 9

doses of l-carnitine for weight loss(with exercise)? weight 91kg , height 174 cm

Accepted Answer

Carnitine: L carnitine is an Amino Acid that helps the body build protein, muscle. So working out with muscles and taking a protein supplement can help build muscle. Muscle dictates metabolism and helps burn calories.

Question 10

is taking l carnitine supplenent for weight loss a safe option? does it really work ?

Accepted Answer

Its safe,but I: don't think it works to reduce weight.

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