L-Carnitine FACTS
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L-CARNITINE ORAL VS INJECTION
Due to poor absorption in the gut and the potential toxicity of L-carnitine metabolites (TMAO and TMA), L-carnitine injections are far superior to oral administration. Trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO), a metabolite of L-carnitine produced by intestinal microbiota, has been shown in numerous studies to inhibit cholesterol metabolism, induce blood clot formation, and promote the accumulation of fats, cholesterol, and other substances on artery walls. Click here for more information
L-CARNITINE AND COVID-19
Due to its significant antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, L-carnitine has been shown to have protective effects against covid-19. Studies have also shown that it is able to inhibit C and covid infection of the lungs. Click here for more information
L-CARNITINE AND OBESITY/WEIGHT-LOSS
Several studies have shown that l-carnitine supplementation provides a modest reducing effect on body weight, BMI and fat mass, especially among adults with overweight/obesity. An analysis of nine studies — mostly in individuals with obesity or older adults — found that people lost an average of 2.9 pounds (lbs), or 1.3 kilograms (kg), more weight while taking L-carnitine. Click here for more information
L-CARNITINE AND EXCERCISE PERFORMANCE
Studies show that L-carnitine supplementation can have multiple positive effects on exercise performance and recovery. A recent HUMAN TRIAL showed that L-carnitine supplementation, over a short period of 5 weeks, was able to improve recovery and fatigue based on reduced muscle damage and soreness after an exercise challenge in a relatively large cohort of male and female subjects, aged 21- to 65-years. Muscle power and strength were also improved in both males and females, independently of age. Stratification analysis based on gender showed that L-carnitine can help to support exercise recovery needs, particularly among females. Click here for more information