A 33-year-old member asked:
What to do if i wanted to know how to use l'carnitine in order to lose weight?
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Dr. Krishna Kumaranswered
Psychiatry 55 years experience
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
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A 50-year-old member asked:
What to do if i want to lose weight but i don't know how?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 25 years experience
What to do: To lose weight insure that calories burned > calories consumed. Drink at least 8 - 8 oz glasses of water per day. Try for 8 hours of sleep/night. Aim for at least 5 servings of vegetables & 4 servings of fruit per day. Use whole grain when possible. Avoid sodas, alcohol & junk carbohydrates. Get in a good mix of aerobic & weight lifting exercises.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
I really want to lose weight but i don't know how?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 25 years experience
Consider working w a: Trainer ;/or nutritionist. Eat healthfully ; 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 > calories consumed. Do both cardio ; weight training. You can mix ; match different kinds of physical exercise.
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